Eluned Morgan set to be Wales new First Minister

She's expected to succeed Vaughan Gething who resigned last month.

Eluned Morgan - leader of Welsh Labour and the expected new First Minister.
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 6th Aug 2024

Eluned Morgan is expected to be confirmed as Wales' new First Minister later.

The Senedd is being recalled from its summer recess to vote on her appointment.

Some MS's will vote in person - others have been given permission to vote remotely with some on holiday.

Wales' current Health Secretary's expected to become the first woman to lead the country when MS' vote on her appointment later.

Eluned Morgan became the first female leader of Welsh Labour after Vaughan Gething resigned last month following a number of scandals during his leadership.

She was the only candidate in the race - standing on a so-called "unity ticket" with Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca Davies.

Among them - a £200,000 donation to his leadership campaign and the sacking of minister Hannah Blythyn over pandemic-era messaging groups.

Eluned Morgan will be the third person to lead Wales in 2024 and alongside her deputy - Huw Irranca Davies - will aim to unite the party.

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