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What are members of the Welsh Assembly called?
From its creation in May 1999 until May 2020, the Senedd was known as the National Assembly for Wales (Welsh: Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru). The Senedd comprises 60 members who are known as Members of the Senedd (Welsh: Aelodau o’r Senedd), abbreviated as “MS” (Welsh: AS).
Who are the members of the Welsh Government?
Cabinet members and deputy ministers
| Portfolio | Name | Entered office |
|---|---|---|
| First Minister | Mark Drakeford MS | 2018 |
| Minister for Finance and Local Government | Rebecca Evans MS | 2021 |
| Minister for Health and Social Services | Eluned Morgan MS | 2021 |
| Minister for the Economy | Vaughan Gething MS | 2021 |
What parties are in the Welsh Assembly?
Three parties have elected representatives in that house (MPs): Welsh Labour, Welsh Conservatives and Plaid Cymru. The constituencies are due to change for the 2024 general election.
Who are the Assembly members?
Current leadership and members
| Office | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| California State Assembly District 1 | Megan Dahle | Republican |
| California State Assembly District 2 | Jim Wood | Democratic |
| California State Assembly District 3 | James Gallagher | Republican |
| California State Assembly District 4 | Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | Democratic |
How many MS are there Wales?
5,600
There’s around 5,600 of us with MS in Wales. We understand what life’s like with MS.
How many MS are in a Senedd?
It is only for use in this table. To date 161 individuals have served as MSs (formerly AMs before 2020).
Who is the head of the Welsh Assembly?
Mark Drakeford
| The Right Honourable Mark Drakeford MS | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Carwyn Jones |
| Leader of Welsh Labour | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 December 2018 |
What does Plaid Cymru mean in English?
Plaid Cymru (English: /ˌplaɪd ˈkʌmri/ PLYDE KUM-ree; Welsh: [plaid ˈkəmri]; officially Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales, often referred to simply as Plaid) is a centre-left to left-wing, Welsh nationalist political party in Wales, committed to Welsh independence from the United Kingdom.
How is Cymru pronounced?
Cymru is pronounced [ˈkəmri] in the south and [‘kəmrɨ̞]* in the north. For those of you who cannot read IPA, it sounds a bit like kum–ree. You can hear the correct northern pronunciation by listening to the audio samples in the video below.
How do you pronounce Cymru BYTH?
Cymru am byth is pronounced come-ree am-bith.