Vaughan Gething officially elected first minister of Wales | ITV News

New Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething has been elected as the first minister of Wales.

He succeeds Mark Drakeford, who resigned in an emotional speech on Tuesday after holding the position since 2018.

Mr Gething was elected as the Welsh government leader by members of the Senedd on Wednesday.

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