Statement from the First Minister of Wales

First Minister Eluned Morgan said: “Vaughan Gething has made a truly historic contribution to Wales in some of the toughest of circumstances. From helping to steer Wales through the pandemic and delivering one of the fastest vaccine rollouts on the planet to landing major investment in our semiconductor industry. Vaughan has delivered time and again and has advanced the cause of devolution in Wales.

“He has always been a team player who has shown me and others kindness and support even at times of enormous pressure in the roles he has carried out for the people of Wales.

“I know that Vaughan will go on to make important contributions to our country in the years ahead.

“Diolch Vaughan am bopeth rwyt ti wedi neud dros ein gwlad.”