I said at the start of the UK Labour leadership contest that I wouldn’t be openly supporting a candidate, and I’m not changing my stance on that. However, as the campaign has developed, I think it is important to express some thoughts about what we have heard so far.
I’d like to extend my thanks to Andy, Liz and Yvette (alphabetical order!) for coming to Wales to meet with me and talk about the priorities for Welsh Labour in the coming years. And though I disagreed with some of what Harriet said in relation to welfare reform, I have great respect for the task she is undertaking as caretaker leader in difficult times. We have been in regular touch about party reform and the coming elections, and I look forward to further conversations. I’ve not met Jeremy, but I’ve noted some positive comments he has made in the press about Welsh Labour.
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