Gething Resigns As Welsh First Minister
The First Minister leaves his role following pressure from his own cabinet
July 16, 2024
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July 16, 2024
Gething Resigns As Welsh First Minister
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<p>Today, we look at the resignation of Welsh First Minister, Vaughan Gething.</p><p>Just four months into the job, Vaughan Gething has quit his position as First Minister after four members of his cabinet resigned, calling for him to go. </p><p>Since taking over in March, the FM has faced criticism for accepting a campaign donation from a businessman convicted of environmental offences. He denies any wrongdoing, and says ‘my integrity matters, I have not compromised it.’ Adam and Chris discuss whether this is part of a wider pattern on instability in UK politics.
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