Welsh Labour leadership: Candidates and nominations as things stand

Wales is facing its second Labour leadership contest this year following the resignation of Vaughan Gething – who is standing down after mere months in the role.

Nominations for Gething’s successor close on Wednesday at midday ahead of the campaign period, which will culminate with the new leader being announced on September 14 and formally installed as First Minister on September 18.

Health Secretary Eluned Morgan, who announced her candidacy on Monday, is widely seen as a frontrunner after Jeremy Miles ruled himself out of the race.

READ MORE: Who is the Health Minister tipped to be next FM of Wales?

Here is the state of nominations so far (and if you see any more not on the list – email us at [email protected]):

Eluned Morgan

• Jeremy Miles MS
• Julie James MS
• Jack Sargeant MS
• Joyce Watson MS
• Lynne Neagle MS
• Dawn Boden MS
• Hefin David MS
• Vikki Howells MS
• Jayne Bryant MS
• Mike Hedges MS
• Mick Antoniw MS
• Huw Irranca-Davies MS
• Julie Morgan MS
• Sarah Murphy MS
• Rebecca Evans MS
• Mark Drakeford MS
• Alun Davies MS
• Buffy Williams MS
• Jenny Rathbone MS
• John Griffiths MS
• David Rees MS
• Ken Skates MS
• Carolyn Thomas MS

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