India  

Gething set to be Wales’ first Black leader

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 March 2024
Vaughan Gething won the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest on Saturday. He will become the first Black leader of the semi-autonomous government in Wales. Zambian-born Gething will replace incumbent Mark Drakeford who in Dec announced his departure after five years of leading the Welsh govt, which has responsibility for a limited number of devolved areas like health and education.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: ODN - Published
News video: Vaughan Gething elected as next first minister of Wales

Vaughan Gething elected as next first minister of Wales 01:40

Vaughan Gething has been elected as the next Welsh Labour leader and first minister of Wales, the first black leader of any European country. Mr Gething received a warm hug from his wife and son as his appointment as Welsh Labour leader was announced on Saturday morning in a lecture hall at Cardiff...

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Vaughan Gething elected First Minister of Wales [Video]

Vaughan Gething elected First Minister of Wales

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..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:31Published

Related news from verified sources

Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales, UK's first black govt leader

Vaughan Gething, the first Black leader of Wales, embraces unity and diversity. Leading amidst challenges like Tata Steel's job cuts, he aims to navigate Wales...
IndiaTimes