At midday today, Eluned Morgan became the first woman to lead the Welsh Labour Party. This is a ground-breaking step — she smashes another Welsh glass ceiling, becoming the first female First Minister of Wales. However, she is no winner. After Vaughan Gething stepped down last week, Labour has chosen a coronation not a contest. She is the “unity candidate” around which the party has gathered. While this may seem appealingly convenient, as someone who knows a little bit about replacing a woeful leader, I would be a little worried if I were Welsh Labour right now.
