Vaughan Gething Makes History as First Black Government Leader in the UK, Elected as First Minister of Wales

Vaughan Gething Makes History as First Black Government Leader in the UK, Elected as First Minister of Wales

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: March 22 2024

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  • Vaughan Gething has been elected as the first minister of Wales, making him the first Black leader of a government in the United Kingdom.
  • Gething, the son of a Welsh father and a Zambian mother, aims to celebrate diversity and unity while leading Wales through challenges like Tata Steel's job cuts.
  • He previously served as Wales' health minister during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been dealing with economic challenges, including Tata Steel's plan to close blast furnaces and protests over environmental rules.
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