Eluned Morgan as Welsh minister

Eluned Morgan is poised to become Wales' first female First Minister, as she is expected to run unopposed in the Welsh Labour leadership contest following Vaughan Gething's resignation. Supported by at least 19 Labour Senedd members, including former First Minister Mark Drakeford and former contender Jeremy Miles, Morgan is running on a 'joint unity ticket' with Huw Irranca-Davies as deputy. She has emphasized the need for Welsh Labour to learn from recent controversies and restore public trust. Morgan's political background includes serving as the youngest Member of the European Parliament, and she has highlighted her commitment to addressing health service criticisms if elected. The deadline for leadership nominations is Wednesday, and it appears no other candidates will emerge, potentially allowing Morgan to be elected unopposed. She has expressed a desire for a contested election to provide a platform for party members to voice their opinions.