Leader of the Opposition and Shadow First Secretary
Dafydd Wigley[a]
Member party
Plaid Cymru
Status in legislature
Official Opposition
17 / 60 (28%)
History
Legislature term
1st National Assembly for Wales
Predecessor
Assembly established
Successor
Shadow Cabinet of Ieuan Wyn Jones
Dafydd Wigley became Leader of the Opposition and Shadow First Secretary of Wales after the creation of the National Assembly for Wales on 12 May 1999, following the first assembly election held on 6 May. Members of his shadow cabinet were elected by Plaid Cymru's assembly members and announced on 18 May.
In December 1999, Wigley temporarily delegated his responsibilities to Ieuan Wyn Jones due to ill health, who became acting leader of the opposition and Plaid Cymru. He resumed his responsibilities in February 2000 but later announced his resignation in May 2000 to focus on his health. In August 2000, Jones was elected to succeed him as Plaid Cymru's leader, becoming the new Leader of the Opposition and forming a new shadow cabinet.
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