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Meet Europe's first Black head of government in Wales

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 [ more ]

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Moment Vaughan Gething sworn in as new Welsh first minister in Senedd

Vaughan Gething is the new first minister of Wales, the first Black leader of any European nation.

Gething aims for a Wales that celebrates differences and unity. [ more ]

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Watch live: Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething officially sworn in by Senedd

Vaughan Gething expected to be nominated as the next first minister of Wales on March 20.

He has been in the cabinet since 2016 and has experience as the health minister during the Covid pandemic. [ more ]

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Vaughan Gething Wins Welsh Labour Party Contest, Will Become Wales' First Black Leader

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. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Plaid Cymru ends Senedd cooperation deal with Welsh Labour

Plaid Cymru terminated cooperation deal with Welsh Labour, raising concerns over donations, sacking, and government approach. [ more ]

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Vaughan Gething to become Wales first minister and country's first Black leader

Vaughan Gething to become first Black leader of Wales

Controversy around Mr. Gething's leadership [ more ]

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Vaughan Gething to be sworn in as Wales' first minister - BBC News

Vaughan Gething to be sworn in as Wales' fifth first minister.

Gething will be the first black leader in any European country. [ more ]

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Vaughan Gething's win in Wales is cause for celebration but he still has tough questions to answer | Richard Wyn Jones

Vaughan Gething won the Welsh Labour leadership election with 51.7% of the vote, becoming Wales's first Black head of government in Europe.

His victory has caused unease within the party due to backroom machinations and acceptance of a controversial donation from a businessman with environmental offenses. [ more ]

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Vaughan Gething to become Welsh first minister after Labour leadership win

Vaughan Gething elected as Welsh Labour leader and will be the first black leader of a European country

Gething's priorities include improving Welsh NHS, focusing on green jobs, and raising education standards. [ more ]

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Who is Vaughan Gething, the new Welsh Labour leader?

Vaughan Gething's upbringing and career highlight a journey from Zambia to Wales, facing racism and becoming a prominent figure in governance and politics.

Gething emphasizes being judged by his abilities rather than his skin color, acknowledging the historic significance of being potentially the first black leader of a European nation. [ more ]

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5 months ago