Clare Drakeford, wife of Wales' First Minister

[SteveH]

Clare Drakeford, wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh government has said.

A spokesman confirmed the news with "deep sadness".

He added: "The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected."

Downing Street said the prime minister had offered his "deepest condolences" to Mr Drakeford, 68, privately.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64439545