2000 Welsh Labour leadership election

2000 Welsh Labour leadership election

9 February 2000

Candidate Rhodri Morgan Popular vote Unopposed

Leader before election Alun Michael Elected Leader Rhodri Morgan

The 2000 Welsh Labour leadership election was held following the resignation of Alun Michael as First Secretary of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour.

Candidates

• Rhodri Morgan, Welsh Assembly Member for Cardiff West; Member of Parliament for Cardiff West (1987-2001).

Result

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.