First Minister Vaughan Gething to face vote of no confidence in Senedd

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First Minister Vaughan Gething to face vote of no confidence in Senedd
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The Welsh Conservatives confirmed they have tabled a motion of no confidence in Vaughan Gething.

Wales' First Minister Vaughan Gething will face a vote of no confidence when the Senedd returns next week.

Mr Gething has faced sustained pressure after accepting £200,000 of donations to his recent Welsh Labour leadership campaign from a company whose owner was convicted of environmental offences, while his sacking of social partnership minister Hannah Blythyn from the Welsh Government cabinet after alleging she leaked material to the media prompted further scrutiny.

Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd, said: "Next week Senedd members will have the chance to have their say on Vaughan Gething’s judgement, his transparency, and his truthfulness.

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