Eluned Morgan pledged to restore public trust in politics as she was officially nominated as Wales’ new first minister. She will become Wales’ first female first minister after the Senedd was recalled from summer recess to nominate Vaughan Gething’s replacement. Baroness Morgan, a Mid and West Wales MS, was backed by 28 Labour Senedd members, with Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives nominating their own leaders in a symbolic gesture.
Following the vote on 6 August, which was conducted by roll call, Elin Jones, the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd, will recommend Baroness Morgan’s appointment to the King. Wales NHS staff should get same pay rise as England Delineate make two senior appointments Tree planting in Wales lags well behind target T1 passenger numbers up as Transport for Wales posts huge deficit Addressing the debating chamber or Siambr for the first time as first minister-designate, Baroness Morgan said her government will listen, learn and deliver for Wales. Baroness Morgan, who has served as health secretary since 2021, was applauded by supporters in the chamber and the public gallery following her nomination.
“It's the greatest honour of my life to stand before you today as the first woman to become the First Minister of Wales,” she said. “25 years ago, we witnessed the dawn of a new era with the birth of devolution. “This pivotal moment was the realisation of Welsh ambition, a rekindling of our national spirit and the beginning of a journey towards gr.