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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Vaughan Gething’s exit gives Welsh Labour a chance to reset

Vaughan Gething wearing a dark suit and red floral tie, against a red and white backdrop
Vaughan Gething announced his resignation after four ministers quit his Senedd team on Tuesday. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

When Vaughan Gething was elected Labour leader in Wales not four months ago, making him the first black head of government in Europe, it was hailed as a historic moment. But his brief time at the helm of the devolved Welsh government has been overshadowed by controversy.

In his resignation statement, Gething said he had hoped the summer would have provided a “period of reflection, rebuilding and renewal” under his leadership, but when four ministers quit his team on Tuesday, he recognised that this would not be possible.

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