Mr Gething, who has been in the role for just 118 days, says he will go following the resignation of four members of his government.
Vaughan Gething has announced he will “begin the process of stepping down as leader of the Welsh Labour Party and, as a result, First Minister” afterThe First Minister has come under sustained criticism in recent months for his decision to sack former minister Hannah Blythyn, and over a series of rows concerning donations he took while running to be Welsh Labour leader.
In a statement announcing his resignation, he said: “I have this morning taken the difficult decision to begin the process of stepping down as leader of the Welsh Labour Party and, as a result, First Minister. In his resignation statement, he said: “This has been the most difficult time, for me, and my family.
Wales' Economy Secretary Jeremy Miles speaking on Monday wouldn't confirm if he had confidence in the First Minister
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