The Welsh government’s Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced the dismissal of Hannan Blythyn as minister for social partnership. This decision was made following accusations that she had leaked information to the media. Despite her strong denial of the allegation, First Minister Eluned Morgan expressed satisfaction with the dismissal, stating that there was evidence supporting Gething’s decision and that the messages could be traced back to Blythyn’s phone.
In response to BBC Wales’ request for a comment, Blythyn has not responded yet. However, she took to social media last week to express her shock and sadness over the situation while reiterating her denial of leaking any information. She emphasized the importance of integrity in politics and affirmed her own integrity. On BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, Minister Morgan emphasized the necessity of trust within the cabinet and supported Gething’s decision, mentioning there was enough evidence to link the leak to Blythyn’s phone. While she did not provide specific details about the evidence, she noted that the first minister had left a door open for Blythyn to potentially return.
