Zambian-born lawyer Vaughan Gething has become the first Black head of government in Wales, in the United Kingdom — and in all of Europe.

England, Wales and Scotland — now have non-white leaders. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is of Indian descent and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has Pakistani heritage.

Apr 07, 2024

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A Zambian-born lawyer has become the first Black head of government in Wales, in the United Kingdom — and in all of Europe.

March 21 was Vaughan Gething's first full day on the job as Welsh first minister, after being elected by the Welsh parliament in Cardiff a day earlier, and approved by King Charles III.

"Today we turn a page in the book of our nation…

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