[2] Gething remained in office as first minister and party leader for less than five months, after a government crisis which followed allegations of perjury and resulted in his loss of a non-confidence motion.

His resignation in July 2024 sparked a second Welsh Labour leadership ballot which saw Eluned Morgan elected unopposed as his successor.

[3][4][5] On 9 August 2023, Drakeford said he will leave the Welsh parliament at the next election, but refused to be drawn on at what point before 2026 he would quit as first minister.

[8] He denied that the timing was related to criticism he and his government had received for its expansion of 20 mph zones as a default for residential areas.

[16] Blythyn ruled out standing on 15 December thanking the support that was extended to her from the Labour movement, before backing Miles.

[24] Miles promised to establish an economic council to advise the Welsh Government and provide "financial incentives for recent graduates to stay in" Wales.

[23] Gething said he would maintain NHS spending in Wales to ensure it was the same or higher per person as in England and would consult patients, staff and trade unions about how to improve performance.

[24] Miles said he would increase Welsh government spending on health and education, with a focus on reducing NHS waiting times including by starting "dedicated orthopaedic centres for knee and hip replacements".

[23] Miles pledged to improve accountability and "fast-track reform and rebuild trust" in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

[24] Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives criticised him for pledging to increase the education budget he cut as the minister responsible.

[24] Miles expressed support for a Welsh government policy that would provide a subsidy to farmers who plant trees on 10% of their land and set aside 10% as habitats for wildlife, while Gething suggested that the requirements could be relaxed.

[30] Miles also wanted powers over "crime, justice and benefits" to be devolved to Wales and promised to phase out greyhound racing and proposed a review of dog licences.

[31] On 12 March, it was shown that Gething had lobbied regulators in support of the businessman's company, which has been prosecuted for waste crimes.