Friends and foes react as Mark Drakeford announces he will step down

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

68% : " John Griffiths MS for Newport East said he was proud to support Mr Drakeford's leadership campaign in 2018, saying he had been an "outstanding" leader of party and government.
51% : " Mr Davies said it was important there was "no distraction" from the delivery of government while Welsh Labour figures "jockey" to be Mr Drakeford's successor.
49% : He has also led our nation through some of the most challenging times, including Brexit, COVID, and the Tory cost-of-living crisis.
48% : " Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said his party had been able to "build a constructive relationship" with Mr Drakeford's and deliver progressive policies through the Co-operation Agreement.
42% : He said his five-year tenure as First Minister brought many points for reflection as he steered Wales through austerity, Brexit and relations with four UK Prime Ministers.

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