Vaughan Gething has announced his resignation as the First Minister of Wales.
It comes after four members of his cabinet quit this morning over his leadership.Mr Gething has faced increasing pressure in recent months following controversy over campaign donations and a decision to sack one of his ministers.The group say Mr Gething had to go to restore confidence in the Welsh Government after a series of scandals.He also lost a vote of no confidence last month.
It has been the honour of my life to do this job even for a few short months."To see the dedication to public service from our civil service, and the dedication to civility from the Welsh public."To see the election of a new government in Westminster, and the fresh hope that brings to Wales."I have always pursued my political career to serve Wales.
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