For Wales, for Labour, for you.

This is a huge moment for Wales and our party. We face a Tory cost-of-living crisis and expect a General Election any day. We need a leader ready from day one.

I have the experience, values, and vision needed to lead a united movement and build a hopeful, fairer future.

As a Welshman with a Welsh father and a Zambian mother, I know what it’s like to face prejudice and have your place in your community questioned.

I don’t want anyone in Wales to feel that way. That’s why I’ve dedicated my life to standing up for social justice, as a trade union shop steward, trade union lawyer, devolution campaigner, councillor, MS, and Minister.

As Health Minister during Covid, I was tested in the toughest circumstances. While Tories partied in No10, Mark and I worked around the clock to keep Wales safe alongside our brilliant NHS, trade unions, and councils.

Now I’m leading the crucial fight for steel jobs, together with unions and communities. Under the highest pressure, you can trust me to step up, keep my judgement and stand firm with our shared Welsh Labour values.

While difficult days lie ahead, I’m optimistic for the future we can create together:

• For a healthy nation: A Welsh NHS, safe in public hands and always the budget priority. Services focused on improving both physical and mental health, and social care fit for our future.

• For green prosperity: Green job creation at the heart of protecting Wales’ future. A just transition, tackling poverty and protecting our planet, with good jobs and community wealth.

• For a place called home: Accelerating social housing construction. Reliable, affordable public transport. Devolving powers and funding to local government.

• For ambitious futures: Educational opportunity at every age and stage of life, expanding childcare and apprenticeships. Achieving excellence in our schools and colleges, working with teachers and support staff.

• For a stronger Wales: More powers for Wales and across Wales. An ambitious, progressive nation taking its place on the world stage with a thriving future for Cymraeg.

I’m ready to lead and bring people together from every part of our movement into a united, campaigning force.

Together, we can create a Wales where everyone can succeed, no matter their background or appearance.

With your support, we can create a fairer future - for Wales, for Labour, for you.