Vaughan Gething will become the next First Minister of Wales after winning the Labor leadership contest.

Mr Gethin, who will also become the first black person to hold the post, is expected to be confirmed as the country’s first minister when parliament holds a vote on Wednesday. Sened.

he will succeed Mark Drakefordholding this position since 2018.

The results were announced in a lecture theater at Cardiff University after Gethin defeated his only rival, Education Secretary Jeremy Miles.

labor Holds exactly 30 of the 60 seats in the Welsh Assembly and is currently fighting Plaid Cymruthey provide support for certain government policies.

Mr Drakeford Announced resignation in December in New Year.

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