| Third Jones government | |
|---|---|
|
8th devolved government of Wales |
|
| 2016–present | |
| Date formed | 2016 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Elizabeth II |
| Head of government | Carwyn Jones |
| Member party |
Labour Liberal Democrats (1) Independent (1) |
| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) |
| Opposition party | Welsh Conservative Party |
| Opposition leader | Andrew R. T. Davies |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 5th National Assembly for Wales |
| Predecessor | Second Jones government |
The third Jones government is a Labour–Liberal Democrat coalition government formed after the results of the 2016 general election in Wales. On 14 October 2016, Dafydd Elis-Thomas left Plaid Cymru in order to support the coalition government and to give them a ruling majority, he now sits as an independent in the Welsh Assembly.