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The 2000 Welsh Labour leadership election was held following the resignation of Alun Michael as First Secretary of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour.
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The 2000 Welsh Labour leadership election was held following the resignation of Alun Michael as First Secretary of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour.
Morgan was the only nominated candidate and was unanimously elected at a meeting of the Welsh Labour Party’s executive committee and Labour Assembly Members. [1]
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