Senedd set for new First Minister vote on 6th August

Wales looks set for Eluned Morgan to take the top political job on Tuesday 6th August.

Today the current First Minister Vaughan Gething MS said, “I have today written to the Llywydd, in accordance with Standing Order 12.3, to request arrangements are made to recall the Senedd on 6 August to nominate a new First Minister.

“This is subject to receiving His Majesty the King’s acceptance of my formal offer of resignation.”

Yesterday it was confirmed that Morgan was the only nomination for the Welsh Labour leader role, and therefore will go forward as the party nomination for First Minister.

Back in March there were nominations from other parties as the Plaid Cymru and Conservative groups nominated their own leaders, forcing a vote in the chamber.

Once the democratic vote takes place the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd, will recommend the appointment to the King who has the final say to make the position formally filled.