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Rhodri Morgan's Conference Speech
Rhodri fails to name the day when he'll quit Rhodri Morgan kept delegates and Wales waiting at the Labour Party Conference, as he failed to name the date when he would be standing down as first minister, after almost a decade in the job. -
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A new chapter in Welsh politics
Charting Rhodri Morgan's announcement of his retirement, through to the election of Carwyn Jones as the new First Minister of Wales and his first days in office -
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Rhodri Morgan announces retirement
First Minister confirms his retirement plans It had long been anticipated, but now, only days after his 70th Birthday, Rhodri Morgan confirmed he would be retiring after almost ten years leading Wales. -
Hart and Lewis throw their hats into the ring
Hart and Lewis announce leadership campaigns
Health Minister, Edwina Hart, and backbench AM, Huw Lewis, officially declared they would be running for election to the Labour leadership in Wales. -
Jones joins the running
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Three confirmed in leadership race
Three confirmed in leadership race Nominations closed today with Carwyn Jones, Edwina Hart, and Huw Lewis named on the ballot paper. -
First online hustings
First online hustings The three candidates for the Labour leadership took part in the first online hustings held by Media Wales today. -
Public endorse Morgan, but unsure of future leader
Mixed views on leader contenders In a YouGov poll, while 63% of the public think Rhodri Morgan has done a good job as first minister, they were less sure about how the three leadership contenders would perform in the role. -
Grilled for 5 minutes
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Ballot closes in leadership election
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Carwyn Jones declared victor in leadership battle
Jones is new Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones, AM for Bridgend, announced the victor in the contest to succeed Rhodri Morgan as first minister of Wales. He secured victory in the first round, with 52% of the vote, and securing majorities among all party bases. -
First Minister resigns
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Carwyn Jones nominated as first minister
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Carwyn Jones announces new Cabinet
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Carwyn Jones sworn in as First Minister
