Vaughan Gething Becomes First Black Leader of European Nation
Mar 22, 12:09 PM
History was made this week as Vaughan Gething become first minister of Wales. In so doing, the Labour politician became the first Black leader of any European nation. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the significance of this moment and how the leaders of the different parts of the UK will work together if/when Sir Keir Starmer becomes prime minister.
Elsewhere, they also discuss comments made by Mel Stride. The work and pensions secretary said that how we deal with mental health has "gone too far” in an interview. There is also the ongoing issue of Rwanda, which is going through the House of Lords.
Elsewhere, they also discuss comments made by Mel Stride. The work and pensions secretary said that how we deal with mental health has "gone too far” in an interview. There is also the ongoing issue of Rwanda, which is going through the House of Lords.
- Vaughan Gething confirmed as Wales' new first minister - BBC News
- Mental health culture has gone too far, says Mel Stride - Telegraph
- Sam Freedman tweet
- Rwanda bill likely to be stalled at least till April after seven defeats in the Lords - Guardian
- Charlotte Henry on Threads
- Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter - The Addition
- Emma Burnell on Twitter
- Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left
- Emma Burnell's Album on Spotify
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