Mark Drakeford back in Welsh government as health secretary

Ms Morgan is seeking to restore order and unity to the Welsh government and Labour Senedd group, after months of infighting.

She replaced Vaughan Gething as first minister, after he resigned last month when four members of his cabinet quit their jobs and Ms Morgan was elected unopposed as Welsh Labour leader.

Mr Gething, Wales’ first black first minister, became mired in controversy after accepting donations from a man twice convicted of environmental offences for his election campaign and sacking one of his cabinet ministers over leaked messages.

One of the ministers who quit Mr Gething’s cabinet in July was his former leadership challenger Jeremy Miles, and responsibility for the Welsh language moved from Mr Miles to Ms Morgan.

She continues to be minister for the language as first minister.

Responding to Ms Morgan’s cabinet announcements, Welsh Conservative Senedd leader Andrew RT Davies said the “new government will be judged on their results”.

“What Wales needs is a government that can be a voice for all of Wales, and can deliver the NHS and the public services Wales deserves,” he said.

“After months of chaos in Welsh government, Wales will be watching.”

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth criticised Mr Drakeford’s appointment.

“At a time of crisis for the Welsh NHS, the last thing we need is an interim health minister that will only add to the uncertainty facing our health service,” he said.

“Wales deserves better than a government of stagnation and indecision.”