Eluned Morgan confirmed as Wales's new first minister

Eluned Morgan has been selected as Wales's first minister - the first woman to hold the role.

Baroness Morgan was confirmed as first minister in a vote of Senedd members on Tuesday morning.

The Welsh parliament was recalled from summer recess for a special meeting to vote for a new first minister after the resignation of Vaughan Gething as Welsh Labour leader.

Eluned Morgan received 28 votes, Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies secured 15 and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth received 12 nominations.

Mr Gething faced questions over a controversial £200k donation and the sacking of a minister, before four members of his government quit.

The contest to succeed Mr Gething had been expected to run until September.

But Baroness Morgan, who has been Wales's health secretary since 2021, won the ensuing leadership election unopposed.

She stood on a joint ticket with rural affairs secretary Huw Irranca-Davies, who she is expected to appoint as her deputy.

The pair have pledged "strength, stability and unity", with a focus on "improving the things that matter most" for people across the country.

Sir Keir Starmer said Baroness Morgan "brings with her a 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.

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