Welsh first minister cries before losing vote of confidence

The Welsh first minister broke down in tears today, before losing a damaging vote of confidence over a controversial leadership donation.

Vaughan Gething, who became Europe’s first black leader just three months ago, was censured by the Welsh parliament for accepting a donation from a man convicted of environmental offences during his run to be Welsh Labour leader.

He was also accused of potentially misleading the Covid inquiry by deleting messages that he sent while he was minister for health during the pandemic.

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[nolslifegren]

Performative tears . Shouldnt take money from a crook should you ?

[highallmighty]

We've lost real politicians, real people who wanted to make a difference. Now we have people like this guy. The decline of civilisation.

[wgj]

This is democracy accept it Mr Getting and resign gracefully and return those donations.

[davidatkinson]

Crying for himself because he got caught out....Muppet

[dillcarver]

Blubbing like a child. Where are the staunch leaders with self-respect. dignity and courage?

[DavidR_]

£200, 000 to cheer those sad tears up! I'm a Labour voter but corruption is corruption and he had to go.

[Mike-iedy]

The voting public have the absolute right to question your integrity

[simongarthwaite]

The sort of incompetence coming to the whole Uk from the morning of July 5th

[Zoro]

Thanks for that Mr Gething....er... please close the door on the way Next....

[moraghowiemacdiarmid]

The wheels are falling of the gravy train for him Hence the tears

[albertbell]

He’s useless another puppet in a position he has no idea how to run a bath

[brandyhaywood]

‘He’s above criticism’??? He’s a joke. Not good for Wales

[DavidR_]

"I have never, never in a decade as a minister, made a decision for personal, financial gain"....[other than saying a resounding YES to an under the table offer of £200, 000].

[Michael-yqut]

How much was it £200k? I would get a disciplinary investigation if I even accepted a drink from a customer

[mikelincoln]

He’s only on the job a month, and already caught with his hand in the till.

[petergroverd]

He said on the MSM that he thinks it is all about Muck throwing. Oh yer? What Muck company that soiled the Welsh land gave huge donations to you? Be Honest and walk.

[ashleywhitethisisabsolutel]

He was bragging, only a few weeks ago about being the first black man to be the first minister of a westernise country, which is of no importance, but he placed a lot of importance on it and now he’s been linked to dodgy dealings. As a consequence of the vote of no confidence, he must step down for the good of democracy here in Wales, and because it’s the right thing to do, I guess they’ll be no tokenism statue for him moving forward as he’s brought the Labour Party into disrepute with his dodgy dealings, his colour is of no relevance here but he was bragging about being the first man of colour to hold a position of power as first Minister of Wales, I guess that didn’t last too long did it.  we support all people regardless of colour, race, religion, or background to reach for their dreams as everyone is of value. That’s what we believe in here in Wales and so we welcomed him to his post as first minister, but unfortunately he has brought Welsh democracy into disrepute, and has violated the ministerial code, so it’s only right that he should step down in the interests of the party and Welsh democracy. 🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[josephbuckley]

Didnt say sorry at all !!! Goes to show that these people are in it for themselves and don't care for the peoole that voted them in. Jog on son

[ainerush]

£200, 000 paid to him from the illegal dump owner contradicts what he's saying. Denial at this stage just proves that it was high time he went because he would continue to accept 'donations' and claim human error and fallibility for the reasons he continued to engage in corruption.

[pantycelyn]

His arrogance is breathtaking then plays a race card