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Vaughan Gething, a significant figure of the devolution era, has announced that he will leave the Senedd in 2026. Despite his achievements, Gething’s reign as first minister was marred by controversies over donations and leaked text messages. These issues were divisive within Welsh Labour and it remains to be seen how much division exists amongst the party’s Senedd members.
Gething’s announcement solved a potential headache for current first minister Eluned Morgan, who is expected to reshuffle her cabinet this week. Morgan can now avoid the dilemma of whether to include Gething in her cabinet, given his past troubles. Despite his achievements, some in his own party and the opposition have criticised Gething’s perceived lack of contrition surrounding the controversies.
Gething has been a trailblazer, notably becoming the first black leader of a European nation. His involvement in Welsh politics spans more than 30 years, including some of its most controversial moments. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gething was responsible for Wales’ impressive roll-out of vaccines, although this was not enough to erase the controversies surrounding his tenure as first minister.
Looking to the future, questions remain whether Gething will face a recall to the Covid inquiry over the leaked text messages or, given his history, whatever he decides to do after 2026 will initially attract similar levels of attention. Nevertheless, Gething’s legacy as a key figure in Welsh politics is secured despite any controversies that marked his tenure
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