Vaughan Gething, having been elected as the new leader of Welsh Labour and subsequently the First Minister of Wales, has sparked significant discussion and controversy. Gething, who is a Zambia-born biracial man identifying as black and the first Black leader of Wales, has refused to return a £200,000 donation received from a company run by a man convicted of environmental offences, stating he has done 'nothing wrong'. This decision has been defended by Gething amidst criticism and calls for a review of Welsh Labour's donation policies. His leadership marks a historic moment as none of the U.K.'s four main governments is now led by a white man, highlighting a shift towards greater political diversity, though racism persists. However, Gething faces challenges, including scrutiny from his own party members and the public, as well as managing expectations on various domestic issues such as NHS waiting lists, bin collections, council tax, and 20mph speed limits.
Today Mark Drakeford stands down as first minister, handing the baton on to Vaughan Gething We take a look back at the highs and lows of Mr Drakeford's five years in the job Tap the link for more: https://t.co/mZC6XjnqOK https://t.co/ksvlcCKlzM
Mark Drakeford, who is standing down as Wales' first minister on Tuesday, proved popular with voters in the pandemic https://t.co/5ySGKZAWkk
One of the big challenges Vaughan Gething's going to face in winning over both his colleagues & the public is how he reacts to scrutiny. He has a long history of reacting angrily when challenged. Let's take a look & work out what it could mean for his premiership. [Thread] https://t.co/pHIsggv5iD
Mark Drakeford will step down as first minister on Tuesday afternoon, with Vaughan Gething taking over as his successor on Wednesday https://t.co/cImCd7nTKZ
In 2011, Mark Drakeford succeeded Rhodri Morgan as Cardiff West's member of the Assembly, he was health and then Brexit minister under Carwyn Jones - before 2018, when it was his turn to lead https://t.co/11AmzQAKgx
Members of the Senedd say they wanted Mr Gething to understand the level of disquiet in the party https://t.co/ZSNnDHRxTX
How will representation in Wales be affected by Vaughan Gething becoming the first black person to lead a European country? https://t.co/kFSVTifFud
What does Vaughan Gething’s win mean for representation in Wales? https://t.co/D9KbjTBe0J
Vaughan Gething has said 'every serious journalist' would know that a £200,000 donation his campaign received from a company run by a man convicted of environmental offences could not be returned https://t.co/8v9B71EHPq
NEW Welsh Labour Senedd politicians hold meeting to discuss concerns about Vaughan Gething
What is likely to be at the top of the new first minister's agenda? https://t.co/sXIr8YmizJ
Vaughan Gething: What does his win mean for representation? https://t.co/53ruHKcLMM
The Guardian view on Britain’s non-white political class: supporting change by embodying it | Editorial https://t.co/RprUZQFwmZ
Vaughan Gething promises Welsh Labour donation review after controversy https://t.co/bnX99Ov5cX
Vaughan Gething promises Welsh Labour donations review https://t.co/Gkc0iFac7F
The challenge Vaughan Gething needs to overcome to win over his own Senedd Members | Analysis from @WillHayCardiff https://t.co/TcE2E5cZYq
“There are many problems for Vaughan Gething to deal with when he is sworn in as Welsh first minister later this week.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/FVbRutq564
Vaughan Gething's set to take on the role of first minister this week - but what will be his top priorities? https://t.co/HxBBQ4LuJx
“The next first minister of Wales will be the first black leader of a European country – but his Welsh Labour party has rifts that need healing.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/FfZ1GPRSx3
Former partner at trade union firm Thompsons will succeed Mark Drakeford as first minister of Wales after winning Welsh Labour leadership election: https://t.co/rBOs5wibc1
Every National Leader in Great Britain is Now an Ethnic Minority. Read more: https://t.co/phLCDAOlRo Vaughan Gething, a Zambia-born biracial man who identifies as black, has been selected as the new...
What's in the new first minister's in tray? https://t.co/iEX7iXr7aG
NHS waiting lists, bin collections, council tax and 20mph speed limits are likely to be among the new first minister's top priorities https://t.co/EqFbzVZ5JB
Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething has refused to return a £200,000 donation from a company run by a man twice convicted for environmental offences https://t.co/6CoKXJBN22
Incoming Welsh First Minister REFUSES to hand back £200k from convicted criminal https://t.co/FrX9Jv9niX
'Woke jobs, misgovernment and an old broom': This is The Telegraph's response to Welsh Labour's new leader Vaughan Gething https://t.co/TqYiWX2Afp https://t.co/VDcewyKYpo
Vaughan Gething's election as the next leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.'s four main governments is led by a white man. https://t.co/ClXOhBgIkW
Vaughan Gething has said he will not repay a £200,000 donation after being elected Welsh Labour leader https://t.co/F5seM76FBK https://t.co/wQI141NN1R
Wales' first Black leader is a testament to Britain's political diversity, but racism persists https://t.co/AzZc8hPoQP
Is Vaughn Gething the new Humza Yousaf? The leadership of Wales's new FM is already plagued by scandal, writes @HCH_Hill 👇 https://t.co/O2qkKPXXmt
'Woke jobs, misgovernment and an old broom': The Telegraph's response to Welsh Labour's new leader Vaughan Gething https://t.co/TqYiWX2Afp https://t.co/hdqKivnqb9
Missed #PoliticsWales? Vaughan Gething defended accepting £200k from a man convicted of environmental offences and writing to the regulator on the company's behalf. He said he wouldn't pay the money back, because he's done "nothing wrong". Watch back: https://t.co/y6HaRQUJSk