Wales FM Mark Drakeford’s wife dies suddenlyon January 28, 2023 at 3:40 pm

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Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly.

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Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh government said.

A spokesman confirmed the news with “deep sadness”.

They added: “The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected.”

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