Despite ongoing and deepening issues in public services in Wales, there is only one big story in Welsh politics this week, that being the surprise (or not, discuss...) announcement of Prif Weinidog Mark Drakeford's intention to stand down as Welsh Labour leader and leader of the Welsh Government in March next year.

We bring together our top Welsh Labour whisperers to discuss Prof. Drakeford's political achievements and impact, as well as the broader discussion about past, present, and future of Welsh Labour.

Our guests:

Political Commentator Liz Silversmith: https://twitter.com/lizsilversmith

Our very own Matthew Hexter: https://twitter.com/hexter101

For fun, the memes:

Regular, Reliable, Rhythm: https://x.com/WelshGuv/status/1261350948078792704?s=20

Cheese: https://x.com/WelshGuv/status/1280789399513554945?s=20

Also, if you're still looking for Christmas gifts, Clear Red Water: https://www.walespolitics.com/hiraethshop/p/welsh-first-minister-rhodri-morgan-clear-red-water-wall-print

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*Mark Drakeford gun barrel image (C) Welsh Government 2019