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Vaughan Gething, the former first minister of Wales and the first black man to be elected Welsh Labour leader, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. This decision comes after he stepped down from the top job back in July, just four months after being elected.
Gething had faced controversy and questions over a £200,000 campaign donation from a businessman previously convicted of environmental offences, and the leak of messages from the Covid pandemic to a website. He lost a vote of no confidence in the Senedd in June, but refused to resign. In July, four members of the Welsh government resigned, calling for Gething’s removal from office.
In a statement, Gething said it had been a great honour to serve in the Welsh government and that he was proud to have had the opportunity to make a difference alongside inspiring people and movements. He has also confirmed that he will not be seeking a role in government and will support First Minister Eluned Morgan from the back benches.
Despite the controversies surrounding him, Gething made a significant impact during his time in politics. He worked as a lawyer before being elected to the National Assembly for Wales in 2011. He rose through the ranks to become Welsh health minister and then the first minister of Wales in March 2024.
Though it’s unclear what Gething’s future will hold, there is no doubt that his time in Welsh politics will be remembered for the challenges he faced as the first black man to lead Welsh Labour, and for the work he did to support the Welsh people through difficult times, particularly during the Covid pandemic
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