Date formed 9 December 2009 Head of government Carwyn Jones Head of state Elizabeth II | Date dissolved 2011 Deputy head of government Ieuan Wyn Jones Member party Labour
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The First Jones ministry (9 December 2009–2011) was a continuation of the previous Labour/Plaid Cymru coalition government.
Following Rhodri Morgan's decision to retire, a leadership contest was held for the position of Welsh Labour Leader. The election was won by Carwyn Jones who was confirmed leader of Welsh Labour on 1 December 2009 and as First Minister on 9 December 2009.
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