Senedd votes on motion of no confidence in Wales' health minister Eluned Morgan - live updates

The Welsh Government's health minister faces a vote of no confidence in the Senedd on Wednesday. Welsh Conservatives have called for a debate over Eluned Morgan's position after Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board was placed into special measures.

The Conservatives and Plaid Cymru are expected to support the vote of no confidence, however the 30 Welsh Labour members as well as the lone Liberal Democrat MS Jane Dodds are expected to vote against. This means it is likely the motion will fail.

The Betsi Cadwaladr health board was put into special measure for the second time last month and independent board members at Betsi were sacked. It followed a report on the health board which raised deep concerns over its "dysfunctionality".

The report by Audit Wales said Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) said there was a lack of confidence in the health board's management which had led some individuals to challenge team members in a way that was "perceived by some to be hostile and inappropriate." It added that this had "adversely affected working relationships and functionality within the wider board" and led to an inability to resolve issues including soaring demand.

Eluned Morgan announced the health board was put back into special measures for the second time since 2019 following the report. Ms Morgan said there was a "large degree of inconsistency in safety, performance, and quality" of NHS services across the region as a result of the issues raised.

The chair, vice-chair, and independent members of the board all agreed they would step aside. Mark Polin was chair at the health board, and today he spoke for the first time following the resignations, reported by North Wales Live.

He said a number of "inaccurate statements" have