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Deputy Economy and Transport Minister Huw Lewis has lost his Welsh Assembly Government job, he has told BBC Wales.Deputy Economy and Transport Minister Huw Lewis has lost his Welsh Assembly Government job, he has told BBC Wales.
The Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney AM is the first known casualty of the new Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition.The Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney AM is the first known casualty of the new Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition.
First Minister Rhodri Morgan and his new deputy, Plaid leader Ieuan Wyn Jones, have been having talks about the shape of the new assembly government.First Minister Rhodri Morgan and his new deputy, Plaid leader Ieuan Wyn Jones, have been having talks about the shape of the new assembly government.
Mr Lewis is known to have had reservations about the coalition, but has not made any public statements.Mr Lewis is known to have had reservations about the coalition, but has not made any public statements.
There has been no official announcement from the assembly government yet about the reshuffle. There has been no official announcement from the assembly government yet about the reshuffle, and none is expected until Thursday.
Mr Lewis was one of five deputy Labour ministers. There are seven Labour cabinet ministers - including Mr Morgan - and Mr Lewis was one of five deputy Labour ministers.
There are also seven Labour cabinet ministers, including Mr Morgan. There is speculation that Plaid will have at least three ministerial posts.
The Merthyr AM, aged 43, was assistant general secretary of the Welsh Labour Party before he was elected to the assembly in 1999.
He has previously been deputy minister for social justice with special responsibility for communities.
He is married to Lynne Neagle, the AM for nearby Torfaen. Although Mr Lewis has not voiced public opposition to the coalition, Ms Neagle was the first Labour AM to break ranks and to speak out, and she was followed by three others.