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Profile: Mark Drakeford

07/11/2020

Mark Drakeford

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Mark Coles explores the life and career of the First Minister of Wales.

As Wales eases its covid restrictions, Mark Coles explores the life and career of the country's First Minister.

As Wales eases its covid restrictions, Profile explores the life and various careers of the country's First Minister. Born and brought up in rural Wales, before entering the world of Labour politics Mark Drakeford worked as a social worker and an academic.  And Mark Coles discovers that those are not his only interests. Tending his allotment, playing music and body boarding in all weathers also loom large. 
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Luke Radcliff and Ben Carter

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