Eluned Morgan has today been confirmed as Wales’ new First Minister, becoming the first woman to hold the role.
Baroness Morgan was confirmed as First Minister following a vote in the Senedd on Tuesday.This comes after the Welsh government was recalled for a special vote in the wake of Vaughan Gething’s resignation as Welsh Labour leader.Gething became embroiled in controversy after sacking an MP and accepting a £200k donation.Baroness Morgan won the contest with 28 votes, beating Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies with 15 and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, who earned 12 nominations.
” Sir Keir Starmer praised Morgan’s “wealth of experience and track record of delivery.”"I look forward to working hand-in-hand with Eluned to deliver on our promises to Wales and Britain," he added.Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds added it is "very nice to have a female voice joining ".
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