Welsh First Minister Gething survives no-confidence vote despite sickness of two members

Vaughan Gething, the first Black leader of the Welsh government, faced a no-confidence vote in the Welsh parliament. The opposition Conservatives called for the vote due to criticism of his leadership and a controversial campaign donation. The vote was 29-27 against Gething, who said he wouldn't resign. The Labour Party, which Gething belongs to, holds 30 out of 60 seats in the Senedd. The vote passed because two Labour members were absent. Labour used to cooperate with Plaid Cymru, but that ended recently. Gething, who comes from a Welsh and Zambian background, made history when he was elected in March. He faced criticism for accepting a large donation from a recycling company with legal issues. Plaid Cymru ended its agreement with Labour over this. Gething also fired a minister for allegedly leaking messages to the media, causing tension within Welsh Labour. The Conservatives refused to "pair" with Labour members, a tradition where opposing parties agree to abstain when members are absent. Gething expressed disappointment with how discussions about him were handled, mentioning the unfair treatment of people of color. Wales, with a population of about 3 million, is one of the four parts of the United Kingdom. The Welsh First Minister faced a no-confidence vote, with two Labour members unwell. The vote was due to the breakdown of cooperation between Labour and Plaid Cymru, along with conflicts involving Gething. The Welsh Labour group supported Gething and stated they would not resign even if he lost the vote. The Conservatives were criticized for not pairing with Labour members. The vote was seen as a political move by the Conservatives, and concerns about Gething were not a major issue among the public.