Eluned Morgan set to be Wales’ first female leader

While her role as Welsh Labour leader is confirmed, a formal roll call vote is required of all 60 MSs before the first minister job is officially passed to her.

With only one candidate in the race it became apparent that Mr Gething may quit earlier than planned – requiring the Senedd to be recalled.

BBC Wales was told earlier in the week that discussions have happened between the first minister’s office, Welsh Labour and the Senedd.

The Senedd would require a request from the Welsh government to bring the parliament back from recess.

While it is expected such a request would be granted, full plans are not being made yet and there is no date for a recall.

The fact that some MSs are abroad on holiday would be an added complication.

How a vote would work – a roll call of the 60 MSs – if those circumstances did not change is unclear.

The vote requires every MS to say out loud who they think should be first minister.

In theory, the opposition – with exactly half the numbers in the Senedd – could prevent Ms Morgan from being confirmed by getting behind a single candidate.

But that is not going to happen and Labour will have the numbers to get their new first minister confirmed.

Welsh Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds plans to abstain, while Conservatives and Plaid Cymru plan to nominate their own leaders.