Eluned Morgan Announces Candidacy for Welsh First Minister

Eluned Morgan has officially announced her candidacy for the position of First Minister of Wales, teaming up with Huw Irranca-Davies on a joint 'unity' ticket. Following the resignation of Vaughan Gething amid controversy, Morgan has secured the necessary support from nine colleagues to enter the race, with no other candidates currently declared. If no further contenders emerge before the deadline, she could be appointed leader without a ballot. Morgan has expressed her commitment to serving the people of Wales and aims to improve public services and job creation. If elected, she would make history as the first female First Minister of Wales. Her ascent follows the recent turmoil within Welsh Labour, marked by Gething's resignation and the resignations of several cabinet members in protest of his leadership.