How Vaughan Gething’s short period as first minister fell apart – and what it means for Welsh Labour

By Huw Lewis, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Aberystwyth University

Vaughan Gething’s short but tumultuous period as first minister of Wales was brought to a dramatic end following the resignation of four key ministers from his cabinet.

Only a fortnight after Keir Starmer entered 10 Downing Street with a three-figure majority, Labour in Wales has been plunged into crisis and faces difficult questions regarding its future direction.

Gething became first minister in March this year…

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