WELSH Labour agreed this weekend to an election timetable for its next leader, with the coronation of Baroness Eluned Morgan of Ely becoming increasingly likely.

The party had been gearing up for a bruising contest after First Minister Vaughan Gething was forced to step down last week following the resignation of four senior cabinet members, saying they did not have confidence in his leadership.

Mr Gething’s supporters gave anonymous briefings to the media, saying former minister Jeremy Miles should not stand as he would not be supported and would be a divisive leader.