#first-black-leader

#first-black-leader

Vaughan Gething becomes first Black head of government in Wales and Europe

Gething is the first Welsh leader after devolution of powers from U.K.'s central government

Vaughan Gething is set to become the first Black leader of Wales' semi-autonomous government and potentially the first Black leader of any European country.

Gething narrowly defeated Jeremy Miles in the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest, emphasizing the importance of this historic moment and a march into the future.