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Vaughan Gething quits as Welsh First Minister after huge Cabinet rebellion

2024-07-16 00:00:00.0 每日快报-政治原网页

Vaughan Gething breaks down in tears during no-confidence vote

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Mr Gething survived just over 100 days as First Minister (Image: Getty)

In a resignation statement, Mr Gething said: "I have taken the difficult decision to begin the process of stepping down as leader of the Welsh Labour Party and, as a result, First Minister”.

"Having been elected as leader of my party in March, I had hoped that over the summer a period of reflection, rebuilding and renewal could take place under my leadership.

“I recognise now that this is not possible. It has been the honour of my life to do this job even for a few short months. To see the dedication to public service from our civil service, and the dedication to civility from the Welsh public. To see the election of a new government in Westminster, and the fresh hope that brings to Wales. I have always pursued my political career to serve Wales.

“And being able to show underrepresented communities that there is a place for them, for us, is an honour and privilege that will never diminish.

“It’s what drew me into public service. Before becoming an MS I fought employment cases for people who’d been mistreated at work. I wanted to give power those without a voice. That has always been my motivation. I also campaigned to help create the Senedd, clocking up 30 years of work to support Wales’ devolution journey. This has been the most difficult time, for me, and my family.

“A growing assertion that some kind of wrongdoing has taken place has been pernicious, politically motivated and patently untrue. In 11 years as a Minister, I have never ever made a decision for personal gain. I have never ever misused or abused my ministerial responsibilities. My integrity matters. I have not compromised it. I regret that the burden of proof is no longer an important commodity in the language of our politics. I do hope that can change. I will now discuss a timetable for the election of new leader of my party.

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Sir Keir Starmer has stood by Mr Gething over the past months (Image: Getty)

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“Finally, I want to say thank you to those who have reached out to support me, my team and my family in recent weeks. It has meant the world to all of us. To those in Wales who look like me – many of whom I know feel personally bruised and worried by this moment, I know that our country can be better. I know that cannot happen without us.

“There will – and there must be – a government that looks like the country it serves.”

Responding to Vaughan Gething’s resignation, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “Vaughan Gething’s resignation is long overdue”.

“But there can be no doubt that his Labour colleagues, from those who resigned today all the way up to Keir Starmer, have stood by his side, and are culpable for the breakdown in governance in Wales. Wales will remember.”

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Mr Gething’s time in the top job of Welsh politics was immediately marred by controversy after he took a huge ￡200,000 donation from an individual convicted of environmental crimes.

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