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Vaughan Gething: The Resilient First Minister Facing No-Confidence Vote Drama

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🏴 Vaughan Gething, the First Minister of Wales, is in hot water after losing a no-confidence vote. Will he survive the storm? Find out! #Wales #Politics #VaughanGething

Vaughan Gething, the first black leader of any European country, is currently embroiled in a political storm as he faces a no-confidence vote in the Senedd. Despite losing the vote by a narrow margin of 29 to 27, Gething remains determined to carry on as the Welsh First Minister. This turbulent turn of events comes just months after his historic appointment in March.

The motion of no confidence, tabled by the Welsh Conservatives, has put Gething's leadership under scrutiny only 12 weeks into his tenure. The unfolding drama has caused emotional scenes in the Senedd, with Vaughan Gething breaking down in tears ahead of the crucial vote. As the pressure mounts, the question lingers - will Gething's resolve be enough to weather this political storm?

Interestingly, Vaughan Gething has been hailed as a blueprint for Sir Keir Starmer, who praised the Welsh Labour government under Gething's leadership. This endorsement adds another layer of complexity to the situation, raising speculation about the potential ripple effects of Gething's loss of confidence. Despite the challenges, Gething remains steadfast in his commitment to serving as the First Minister of Wales, defying calls for resignation and signaling his intent to soldier on in the face of adversity.

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Vaughan Gething: Welsh first minister to 'carry on' after no ... (BBC News)

First Minister Vaughan Gething lost a no-confidence vote in the Senedd after it passed 29 votes to 27 · Two of his Welsh Labour colleagues - both of whom have ...

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Vaughan Gething: Why Wales's first minister faces confidence vote ... (Sky News)

Mr Gething has faced a turbulent first couple of months in office and is already facing a motion of no confidence in the Senedd (Welsh parliament).

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Why is Welsh leader Vaughan Gething facing a no confidence vote ... (ITV News)

ITV News' Wales Reporter Rhys Williams explains what's behind the vote against Wales' first minister - and what may happen next. | ITV National News.

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Vaughan Gething loses vote of no confidence (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The First Minister of Wales has lost a vote of no confidence in his leadership in the Senedd on Wednesday.

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Will Vaughan Gething losing no confidence vote hit Keir Starmer? (BBC News)

Sir Keir called the Welsh Labour government his blueprint, so this could have a knock-on effect.

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Welsh FM Vaughan Gething breaks down in tears (Daily Mail)

The Welsh Conservatives tabled today's motion of no confidence in the First Minister, which is due to be voted on by Senedd members later this evening. During ...

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Profile: Who is Vaughan Gething the First Minister of Wales (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Vaughan Gething made history in March when he became the first black leader of any European country.

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Vaughan Gething won't quit after losing vote of no confidence (BBC News)

Vaughan Gething says he will stay in post after losing the vote when Labour members were sick.

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Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething loses vote of no confidence ... (LabourList)

First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has lost a confidence motion in the Welsh Parliament this afternoon. The Conservatives have put forward the vote of ...

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Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething loses no-confidence vote (Financial Times)

But he insists he will stay in post after a dispute about donations to his campaign for the Welsh Labour leadership.

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Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething loses confidence vote (The Guardian)

Labour's Gething vows to carry on in job he has held for less than 12 weeks, but pressure to step down will grow.

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Vaughan Gething: Wales's first minister loses confidence vote (Sky News)

Mr Gething, who has only been in post since March, lost the vote by two votes, with 27 Senedd members voting to support him and 29 against.

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Labour first minister of Wales Vaughan Gething loses vote of no ... (The Independent)

Gething, who only became leader in March, was seen in tears in the Senedd ahead of the vote.

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Senedd passes vote of no confidence in Vaughan Gething (Morning Star Online)

Senedd leader Elin Jones said that though the vote was not binding, the First Minister should reflect on it. The opposition parties had not allowed the two ...

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Vaughan Gething: Welsh voters react to FM no-confidence vote (BBC News)

The first minister vows to “carry on” after losing the vote, but what do voters think?

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Vaughan Gething won't quit after losing vote of no confidence (BBC News)

Vaughan Gething says he will stay in post after losing the vote when Labour members were sick.

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Vaughan Gething: Two absent Labour MSs would have backed FM ... (BBC News)

Hannah Blythyn and Lee Waters were said to be sick on Wednesday as Mr Gething lost a confidence vote by two votes. Vikki Howells, who chairs the Welsh Labour ...

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