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Vaughan Gething, the Labour former first minister of Wales who stood down following a collection of scandals, has introduced he is not going to search re-election for the Senedd.

Mr Gething, the MS for Cardiff South and Penarth, mentioned it had been “an immense honour” to serve his constituents and within the Welsh Government as he made the announcement.

On X, previously Twitter, he wrote: “I have spoken to the First Minister to confirm that I will not be seeking a role in government and that I will support her leadership as a backbencher.”

After paying tribute to his successor Eluned Morgan, Mr Gething added: “I will continue to serve the constituency until 2026 and look forward to working on issues where I can further the causes of social justice that drew me into public service.”

Mr Gething lasted lower than 140 days as first minister, having presided over a turbulent interval in workplace, beset by rows over donations and sacked ministers.

Baroness Morgan was well being secretary from 2021 till she succeeded Mr Gething himself a former well being secretary as chief of Welsh Labour on July 24.