Responding to the announcement that Carwyn Jones has been elected as new leader of Welsh Labour, the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, said:
“I congratulate Carwyn Jones on his election and wish him every success. He has a tough act to follow but he is a capable and talented politician. He takes over the helm at a crucial time for Wales and as a Wales-wide church, we look forward to helping him deliver the best possible future for the country.”