Huw Lewis, from Merthyr Tydfil, is a former chemistry teacher. He moves across from his post as minister for communities and tackling poverty.
The cabinet reshuffle marks the end of the four-year reign of one of Wales’s most fearless and decisive politicians. Mr Andrews resigned after a row over his defence of a school which faced closure under his own surplus places policy.
He had been seen holding a banner in support of Pentre Primary School in his Rhondda constituency. And when first minister Carwyn Jones failed to defend him from criticism from opposition parties, he stated he had no other option than to resign.
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