Ken Skates named as interim Welsh Labour leader
He's replacing Baroness Eluned Morgan, who resigned yesterday
Ken Skates has been appointed interim leader of Welsh Labour.
Baroness Eluned Morgan resigned from the role yesterday (Friday 8th May 2026) after losing her seat in the Senedd.
Mr Skates will serve as leader until a timetable is set for a full leadership election, the party said.
He said: “Today is just the beginning of a process that will help us to understand what we got wrong. Because we did get it wrong.
“There is no reading of this result that endorses every action we have taken as a party and our task now is to take the time needed and to work out what has happened.
“It is a task that will require every single one of us to take part in – every member, every councillor, every MS, MP, Lord and all roles in between.
“But it is not a task that is beyond us.”