Two new appointments made after Covid-19 Inquiry walkout
WELSH Conservative Leader Darren Millar MS has announced changes to his Shadow Cabinet following the party’s withdrawal from the Wales Covid-19 Inquiry Special Purposes Committee last week.
The move came after Labour members voted to block a proposal requiring some witnesses to give evidence under oath.
South Wales West MS Tom Giffard, previously Co-Chair of the Inquiry Committee, has been appointed as Shadow Counsel General and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Delivery, External Affairs and the Welsh Language.
Preseli Pembrokeshire MS and former party leader Paul Davies has been appointed Deputy Leader of the Welsh Conservatives. He will retain his existing positions as Chief Whip and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution.
Commenting on the reshuffle, Mr Millar said:
“I am delighted to announce these changes to my Shadow Cabinet team.
“Tom Giffard MS will bring his talent to bear in holding the Welsh Labour Government to account for its continued failure to deliver for the people of Wales.
“And Paul Davies MS will do an excellent job in the new role of Deputy Leader, bringing his experience to bear in the run-up to next year’s Senedd elections.
“Under Labour, Wales is broken. My team offers an alternative government-in-waiting with the talent and solutions Wales needs. We look forward to taking the helm next May.”
Deputy Leader Paul Davies MS added:
“I am honoured to take on the role of Deputy Leader of the Welsh Conservatives.
“I look forward to working closely with Darren and our government-in-waiting to fix Wales and deliver a Welsh Conservative Government at the next Senedd elections.”
Tom Giffard MS said:
“I am proud to be joining Darren Millar’s Shadow Cabinet team as we approach the Senedd elections in 2026.
“Labour has failed Wales. I look forward to working with Darren and the team to deliver our plan to fix Wales after 26 years of Labour failure.”
