Welsh leader opts to face bullying inquiry

Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales, has referred himself to an independent inquiry over allegations of bullying in the Welsh government three years ago.

Allegations emerged following the death of Carl Sargeant, 49, an Assembly member, of “bullying, mind games, favouritism [and] deliberate personal undermining”.

Mr Jones previously told assembly members that any issues brought to his attention at that time had been dealt with, but Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, suggested Mr Jones may have “misled assembly members” over his knowledge of bullying. In a statement yesterday Mr Jones confirmed the referral to an independent adviser.