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Welsh First Minister Faces Backlash Over Controversial Campaign Donations

Vaughan Gething under fire for accepting funds from a company linked to environmental offences, reallocates unspent donations to unnamed causes.

  • Vaughan Gething will not return £200,000 donated by the Dauson Environmental Group, despite calls from opposition parties.
  • The remaining £31,000 from his campaign funds will be donated to unspecified 'progressive causes' instead of the Labour Party.
  • Critics argue that accepting the donation shows poor judgment, with some Labour members expressing discomfort.
  • Gething's government is also dealing with internal strife, including the recent dismissal of a minister over leaked messages.
  • Plaid Cymru has ended its cooperation agreement with the Labour government, adding to the administration's challenges.
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