Vaughan Gething, the incoming first minister of Wales, has promised a review of campaign donations for Welsh Labour leadership contests following controversy over a £200,000 donation. Welsh Labour politicians held a meeting to discuss concerns about their newly elected leader. Mark Drakeford, the current first minister, will step down on Tuesday, with Vaughan Gething taking over as his successor on Wednesday. Gething declared an additional £51,000 in donations on top of the controversial £200,000. Members of the Senedd expressed disquiet and wanted Gething to understand their concerns.
'Wales is in the worst position in the UK when it comes to the economy, so more of the same with Labour by the looks of it.' North Wales Conservative, @SamRowlands_, talks to @Forster_K about Vaughan Gething replacing Mark Drakeford as Wales' First Minister. https://t.co/leagezFyO4
'He did win this by a whisker.' Katherine Forster reacts to the election of Vaughan Gething as the new First Minister of Wales. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/u8TQY1XcXV
Vaughan Gething was ‘elected’ by Labour members Only 0.5% of the population of Wales were able to vote for their First Minister and the only people allowed to be members of the Labour Party, are those who turn a blind eye to Genocide. British democracy is an absolute façade. https://t.co/vLNHZNsXHY
WATCH: Mark Drakeford breaks down in tears as he delivers resignation statement https://t.co/8g0fLEhKRn
Vaughan Gething calls out racism as he gives his first speech as First Minister https://t.co/HDsxwKvYEh https://t.co/OliysaEVK6
One of Vaughan Gething's big decisions: Who should do his old job? https://t.co/rucD34txxs
Wales' first black leader 'breaks stereotypes' https://t.co/IomEDLIN4F
Good riddance. https://t.co/BdhvxSfD6D
Labour MSs do not deny Vaughan Gething asked to return controversial £200,000 in waste donations https://t.co/1mTmvyrla4
Labour MSs do not deny Vaughan Gething told to return waste cash https://t.co/Bs0Odc5mRa
Mark Drakeford talks about 'absurdity' of hovercraft rules as he leads final debate as First Minister https://t.co/RKT0Esja84
Mark Drakeford: The unlikely First Minister https://t.co/5li7Ffid7h https://t.co/FfugMsorQ0
Mark Drakeford officially stepped down as first minister of Wales on Tuesday afternoon after five years in the job https://t.co/K4gVglGfHr
Good riddance. @MarkDrakeford https://t.co/zoqi3C8AMH
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Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford fought back tears as he made a farewell speech on his last day in office https://t.co/9eWkHTMkjs https://t.co/rySD4uvQ1Z
Today is Mark Drakeford’s last day as @prifweinidog. We sat down with him to find out a bit more about his time in office – here’s what he had to say 👇🎥 https://t.co/n0hrGwe0qh
Drakeford quits as first minister saying 'if you're in progressive politics, stick to things that will make greatest difference' - https://t.co/cqDx47GaSp
Mark Drakeford delivers emotional final speech as first minister of Wales after 'saddest' 12 months https://t.co/8YdUiUcVsK
Mark Drakeford's final First Minister's Questions kicked off today with a question from @Adamprice on the FT's investigation into metal mines and human health. https://t.co/Rv19QdlnjK
Do you know who this is? The face of Wales' new Labour leader may be one of the most recognisable in Cardiff Bay, but can people further afield identify Vaughan Gething correctly? The response was mixed among people on the streets For more: https://t.co/dC6F4hiND1 https://t.co/NpEF6RgJxq
Good riddance for criminals, who find glory is in combatting patients at al-Shifa hospital, women and children and the elderly. https://t.co/0YeGeOedwd
Welsh leader’s rise leaves no UK government led by a white man https://t.co/f8VJW3ocoE via @OliviaGKA https://t.co/vkXvVxSznW
Vaughan Gething declares another £51,000 in donations on top of the £200k he already received https://t.co/WGg0gtbthX https://t.co/VPU7egrEAR
‘He was too personal. He was always about what he believed…’ ‘It’s all worse.’ Cardiff residents give their take on Mark Drakeford’s time as First Minister of Wales. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔒 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/XQQJr45RRu
Mark Drakeford is answering his final first minister's questions - live here https://t.co/CjLsAppzAK
Good riddance https://t.co/8RRSIlKDkx
Watch live as outgoing First Minister Mark Drakeford holds his final First Minister's Questions session at the Welsh Parliament, or Senedd https://t.co/HtdPFPG7Cg
Mark Drakeford was Rhodri Morgan's closest advisor, coming up with policies in the early years of devolution https://t.co/QGQrz7XFAb
Mark Drakeford to face his last First Minister's Questions before quitting https://t.co/iqZ7XPuaOk
Wales' first minister to be quizzed by Senedd for last time before offering resignation to the King
Mark Drakeford in the words of the people who know him best https://t.co/SyCvLaRreI https://t.co/3DNHFRBqT1
Gair o ddiolch i chi, Mark Drakeford. A word of thanks to you, Mark Drakeford. Thank you for your years of service to the country we call home – to Wales – i Gymru. I’ve known you to be a considered and thoughtful politician, also able to support new ideas and ways of working. https://t.co/UY9zzPZrFb
I wish @MarkDrakeford all the very best as he moves on to the next chapter. He has given so much of his life to service and making Wales an even better place to live - I’ve no doubt that will continue. Personally, I will always be grateful to him for his friendship and support. https://t.co/TL0GlTPG5X
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
Today is Mark Drakeford's final day as First Minister. He'll take questions in the Senedd before writing to the King to offer his resignation. Follow it live here: https://t.co/CjLsAppzAK
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
Today will be my last day as Prif Weinidog. It has been an honour and a privilege and I want to thank you all for your support over the past five years. Diolch o galon i chi gyd.
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
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
At the Parliamentary Labour Party meeting tonight, the Chair, John Cryer reportedly stopped a discussion of @HackneyAbbott's racist treatment, saying: “I hope it’s not about this again because we spoke about it last week. We need to get onto the very important subject of Wales.”
Welsh Labour politicians have held a meeting to discuss concerns about their newly elected leader https://t.co/j1tSzwt1R9
NEW Welsh Labour Senedd politicians hold meeting to discuss concerns about Vaughan Gething
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Wales' incoming first minister has promised a review of campaign donations for Welsh Labour leadership contests https://t.co/eLIcudiv7k
Vaughan Gething promises Welsh Labour donation review after controversy https://t.co/bnX99Ov5cX