Andrew RT Davies resigns as leader of Welsh Conservatives

Andrew RT Davies has resigned (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Archive)

Andrew RT Davies has resigned as leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd.

He wrote to the Welsh Conservatives’ chairman after a confidence vote in his leadership of the Welsh Conservative group.

Mr Davies said a “substantial minority” of his party do not support him and his position is “untenable”.

With deep regret, I have today resigned as Leader of the Welsh Conservative Senedd Group.

Read my letter below. pic.twitter.com/1551GYkztt

— Andrew RT Davies (@AndrewRTDavies) December 3, 2024

He wrote: “Last week, a group of Senedd members approached me, threatening to resign their positions in shadow cabinet if I did not agree to step down as leader.

“I therefore requested a motion of confidence in my leadership to be held at a meeting this morning.

“This vote has now taken place. It was clear from the result that a substantial minority of the group do not support our approach, despite it being the only viable strategy available.

“While I would have been honoured to continue as leader, my position is consequently untenable.”