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Talking to Mark Drakeford at the Eisteddfod
MEIC BIRTWISTLE spoke to the First Minister as he took in this year's National Eisteddfod, a huge celebration of Welsh language, history, music, poetry and culture
Mark Drakeford at the National Eisteddfod (photo: Aled LLywelyn)

SNATCHING an interview with Mark Drakeford on his annual visit to the National Eisteddfod was always going to be tricky. The people of Wales were keen to chat to their First Minister.

And chat is the operative word. The relationship has become a close one. They were wanting to voice their worries but also give their thanks for his leadership and grab selfies with the man as he wandered the field calling in on stalls and organisations of the country in his care.

But he’d promised to spare time for the Morning Star before his various official appearances.

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