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Vaughan Gething resigns as first minister amid Welsh Labour turmoil

Resignation comes after four Welsh ministers step down in apparent attempt to force his hand

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Labour is facing weeks of political deadlock in Wales after Vaughan Gething quit as first minister after a turbulent four months of infighting and scandal, with a replacement not expected until the autumn.

Gething has faced a series of controversies, including over donations and claims he sought to delete sensitive messages, since he took over from Mark Drakeford as first minister and the leader of Welsh Labour in March.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Resignation comes after four Welsh ministers step down in apparent attempt to force his handUK politics live – latest updatesLabour is facing weeks of political deadlock in Wales after Vaughan Gething quit as first minister after a turbulent four months of infighting and scandal, with a replacement not expected until the autumn.Gething has faced a series of controversies, including over donations and claims he sought to delete sensitive messages, since he took over from Mark Drakeford as first minister and the leader of Welsh Labour in March. Continue reading…