Andrew RT Davies has resigned as leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd.
He wrote to the Welsh Conservatives’ chairman after a confidence vote in his leadership of the Welsh Conservative group.
Mr Davies said a “substantial minority” of his party do not support him and his position is “untenable”.
With deep regret, I have today resigned as Leader of the Welsh Conservative Senedd Group.
Read my letter below. pic.twitter.com/1551GYkztt
— Andrew RT Davies (@AndrewRTDavies) December 3, 2024
He wrote: “Last week, a group of Senedd members approached me, threatening to resign their positions in shadow cabinet if I did not agree to step down as leader.
“I therefore requested a motion of confidence in my leadership to be held at a meeting this morning.
“This vote has now taken place. It was clear from the result that a substantial minority of the group do not support our approach, despite it being the only viable strategy available.
“While I would have been honoured to continue as leader, my position is consequently untenable.”
