Saturday May 8, 2021, 11:35 AM
Both men held onto their seats with a majority of more than 10,000 votes each. Credit: PA
The two main political figures that represent the handling of the pandemic in Wales have both secured their biggest majorities in the Senedd election.
Mark Drakeford, who is set to remain as the country's First Minister, and health minister Vaughan Gething, held onto their seats in Cardiff West and Cardiff South and Penarth after what can only be described as one of the most challenging years for them as politicians and leaders.
Welsh Labour leader Mr Drakeford, who has been the face of government decision-making since the coronavirus pandemic hit, said his party had "exceeded expectations" which ended Friday with 30 seats, just one short of a majority.