Vaughan Gething’s leadership in peril as four Welsh ministers resign - The Guardian

Four ministers have resigned from the Welsh government in a potentially fatal blow for the first minister Vaughan Gething’s premiership.

Mick Antoniw, Julie James, Lesley Griffiths and Jeremy Miles all stepped down from their roles, urging Gething to leave office after a turbulent time for the Welsh Labour leader.

In June Gething refused to resign despite losing a vote of confidence. The Senedd vote was called by the Conservatives over donations made to Gething’s leadership campaign by a company owned by a man previously convicted of environmental offences.

The first minister has also come under pressure over the sacking of Hannah Blythyn from her role as the minister for social partnership, alleging that she was the leak of text messages that appeared to show he had advocated deleting messages that could be revealed under the freedom of information act.

Gething faces another potentially damaging vote in the Senedd on Wednesday after the Conservatives tabled a motion to try to compel him to publish the evidence he used to sack Blythyn.

Miles, the economy secretary, Antoniw, the counsel general, Griffiths, the culture and social justice secretary, and James, the housing and local government secretary, released letters of resignation on Tuesday.

Miles, who ran against Gething for the Welsh Labour leadership, told the first minister: “We cannot continue like this.”

He added: “It’s essential that we begin to repair the damage immediately, and I have reached the conclusion very regrettably that this cannot happen under your leadership.”

In his letter, Antoniw said: “Wales needs confident and stable government. I do not believe you are capable of delivering that.

“You have lost a vote of confidence in the Senedd. That is something I regard as being of major constitutional importance.

“It is clear that you no longer command a majority, that you will be unable to enter into the agreements necessary to pass a budget, and for all intents and purposes the Senedd is rudderless.”

Griffiths said she was resigning “with a very heavy heart”.

“Relationships have fractured and will require goodwill and strong leadership to repair,” she wrote. “These unfortunate and deeply saddening events have together impacted significantly on our ability to continue to deliver for the people of Wales.”

James said the fate of Welsh devolution would be at risk if Gething continued.

She said: “We must begin to repair this damage immediately and I am extremely sorry to tell you that I do not think you are capable of being the leader who can lead us through that.”

Welsh opposition parties seized on the resignations to pile further pressure on Gething.

The Welsh Conservatives leader, Andrew RT Davies, said: “Vaughan Gething’s time as first minister is rightly coming to an end.

“But Labour cannot fool the people of Wales. These ministers, like Jeremy Miles, sat in his cabinet, they stood by his side, and they are culpable for the breakdown of governance in Wales. Wales will remember.”

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Plaid Cymru leader, said: “Vaughan Gething has led a government of chaos and put his own self-interest before the interests of the people of Wales.

“For months, the first minister’s poor judgment, aversion to scrutiny and ‘do nothing’ approach to governing has undermined the office of first minister and brought Welsh politics into disrepute.

“Seldom have heads of government in a democracy disregarded the will of its legislature by carrying on despite losing a vote of confidence.”

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Jay Slater - latest: Body found in Tenerife confirmed as missing teenager - The Independent

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Jay Slater’s mother has said her family’s “hearts are broken” after a body found in the search for the British teenager in Tenerife was confirmed to be his.

“We have a positive ID ... Fingerprinting confirms that the body belongs to Jay Slater and the death was due to multiple traumas compatible with a fall in the mountainous area,” a court spokesperson said on Tuesday afternoon.

Human remains were found on Monday in the area where Slater disappeared near the village of Masca, almost a month after Slater went missing while on holiday on the Spanish island.

The apprentice bricklayer, from Lancashire, had been at the NRG music festival on 16 June before he travelled to an Airbnb in Masca with two men. He appeared to start an 11-hour walk back to his apartment the following morning and was last seen by a cafe owner.

His mother Debbie Duncan said the confirmation of her son’s death in Tenerife was “the worst news”, adding: “I just can’t believe this could happen to my beautiful boy. Our hearts are broken.”

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Three unanswered questions about British teen’s disappearance on Tenerife

“All indications” suggest that the body found could be that of Jay Slater, who “could have died due to an accidental fall in the steep and inaccessible area where he was found”, the Civil Guard has said.

With post-mortem and forensic investigations yet to conclude, questions remain over how the apprentice bricklayer went missing in an area inundated with tourists:

Andy Gregory16 July 2024 17:09

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Trolling put Jay Slater's mother through more 'stress and trauma' on top of ordeal

Online trolling put Jay Slater’s mother through “additional stress and trauma” on top of the already “incredibly difficult” situation she was enduring over her missing son.

Matthew Searle, CEO of the charity LBT Global, which is supporting the teenager’s family, told The Independent: “She’s found it incredibly difficult dealing with this whole situation, but with the additional stress and trauma put on her by the amount of obscene trolling, armchair detectives, so-called experts and specialists – it’s been really hard on her and the family.”

He compared it to the frenzied online speculation that surrounded the Nicola Bulley case, which was condemned by some of her loved ones.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 16:39

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Jay Slater's family are 'devastated' after 'worst fears realised'

Jay Slater’s family are “devastated” after “their worst fears have been realised”, the chief of a charity supporting his loved ones has said.

LBT Global’s Matthew Searle MBE was talking to the teenager’s mother Debbie Duncan, 55, when the news that her son’s body had been identified broke.

Mr Searle told The Independent: “It’s just the worst news they could possibly expect. There’s always that slim hope until confirmation comes that they’ve got it wrong and it’s someone else, but sadly they have’t got it wrong and their worst fears have been realised.”

He added: “They’re pretty much lost for words – just how devastated they are.”

Ms Duncan is still in Tenerife along with the 19-year-old’s father Warren Slater, 47, as well as one of his friends Brandon Hodgson, 19. Mr Searle said the family are not currently disclosing when they will be returning home to the UK, nor releasing any funeral details at this time.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 16:20

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TikToker fears he may have walked past Jay Slater’s body ‘five or six times’ during Tenerife search

Mr Fahim spoke to The Independent shortly after a Spanish court said autopsy fingerprinting confirmed the body belongs to the teenager. He said: “I’m absolutely devastated.

“We searched that area on the first day right next to where he was found further down. It is very dangerous there and inaccessible really. They had to get a helicopter to lift searchers out of there.

He added: “I am gutted we couldn’t find him sooner because there would have been a chance to save his life. I will always question myself - could I have done better? I do feel like I failed a little bit, no matter what people say. I imagine I’ve walked past him five or six times.”

My colleague Barney Davis has more details from the interview here:

Andy Gregory16 July 2024 16:03

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Jay Slater's family 'take small comfort' from belief he died instantly

Jay Slater’s family have taken “very small comfort” in their belief that he died instantly after falling from a significant height, a charity chief who has been speaking with his mother has said.

Matthew Searle, chief executive of LBT Global, told The Independent he had been speaking with Debbie Duncan, 55, at length after Spanish authorities concluded her son’s injuries were consistent with an accidental fall.

Mr Searle, whose charity has been supporting Mr Slater’s family during this ordeal, said they had looked closely at the area where the rescue teams were searching when they found the 19-year-old’s body.

“Chances are if he did fall from a height where we saw the recovery teams then it’s very unlikely he would have known much about it,” said the charity CEO.

“That takes away the horrible nightmare idea that he fell and was waiting for help that never came. It’s very small comfort, but it is some.”

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 15:46

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Jay Slater's body set to be repatriated to UK in coming days, says charity supporting family

Jay Slater’s body should be repatriated to the UK in the coming days, according to a charity supporting his family.

Matthew Searle, chief executive of LBT Global, told The Independent his charity and Mr Slater’s family are “working closely” with Spanish authorities following the autopsy results.

He said: “As the coroner hasn’t found any indication of criminal activity, the body will be released soon and repatriated to the UK. We would expect that to happen in the coming days.”

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 15:30

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Charity calls for ‘end to all hurtful comments’ on social media

Matthew Searle, from LBT Global, said the charity was working with the family to sort out the next steps of taking his body home and the recovery of his belongings.

He said: “We are working with the family now to sort out the next steps of taking Jay home, recovery of his belongings and laying him to rest back.

“We will not be releasing details of travel timings or funeral arrangements at this time and ask again for privacy for the family. I ask now that this is the end of all the hurtful comments on social media and elsewhere”.

Andy Gregory16 July 2024 15:16

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Watch: Footage shows terrain searched by team who found body in Jay Slater

Footage shows search team who found body in Jay Slater search in action

Andy Gregory16 July 2024 15:01

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Jay Slater’s friend pays heartfelt tribute to ‘one of a kind’ teenager

Following the discovery of Jay Slater’s body, his friend Lucy Law, who was the last known person to speak to him during a phone call on 17 June, issued a tribute on her Instagram page.

She said: “Honestly lost for words. Always the happiest and most smiley person in the room, you was one of a kind Jay and you’ll be missed more than you know.

“I’m sure you’ll ‘have your dancing shoes polished and ready’ waiting for us all. We all love you buddy. Fly high.”

Andy Gregory16 July 2024 14:47

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Jay Slater appeared to die of injuries consistent with accidental fall, charity says

Post-mortem examinations on the remains found in Tenerife have now been carried out, and officials have confirmed that the fingerprint analysis confirms the body is that of Jay Slater.

Matthew Searle MBE, the chief executive of charity LBT Global, which is supporting the family, said: “The announcement does seem to confirm that Jay died of injuries consistent with an accidental fall from a considerable height.

“There will of course be many more hurdles for the family to face in the coming days and we will work with them to make this horrific time as easy as possible.”

Andy Gregory16 July 2024 14:31

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Politics latest news: Vaughan Gething forced to quit after four ministers resign - The Telegraph

Vaughan Gething has announced he will resign as the First Minister of Wales. 

He said he will “begin the process of stepping down as leader of the Welsh Labour Party and, as a result, First Minister” after a handful of his top team quit and effectively forced his hand. 

Four Labour ministers resigned from the Welsh Government at the same time this morning and called for Mr Gething to go. 

The First Minister had become mired in scandals over the last few months, including over donations to his campaign and the sacking of a minister over leaked texts to the media.

The Welsh Conservatives said Mr Gething’s decision to quit was “long overdue”.

You can follow the latest updates below and join the conversation in the comments section. 

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Jay Slater missing – latest: Autopsy to take place as police think teenager ‘suffered fall’ in Tenerife - The Independent

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An autopsy of the body thought to be that of Jay Slater is set to take place, with police believing the teenager suffered a fall in Tenerife.

Human remains were found in the search for the British 19-year-old on Monday, nearly a month after he went missing while on holiday on the Spanish island.

A body was found in the area where the apprentice bricklayer had disappeared near the village of Masca, the Civil Guard said, as a charity supporting the family confirmed that it was discovered close to the site of his mobile phone’s last location in the Rural de Teno National Park.

DNA tests will be carried out to establish the person’s identity, along with an autopsy, which a police spokesman told Manchester Evening News would “probably” take place on Tuesday morning. The body was found with Mr Slater’s possessions and clothes, charity LBT Global said, with initial police investigations suggesting he “could have suffered an accident fall”.

Mr Slater, from Lancashire, had been at the NRG music festival on 16 June before he travelled to an Airbnb in the village of Masca with two men. He appeared to start an 11-hour walk back to his apartment the following morning and was last seen by a cafe owner.

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Tenerife officials ‘say identification of body will likely not happen until next week'

Tenerife officials have reportedly now said full identification of the body recovered in the search for Jay Slater will likely not happen until next week.

However, the officials on the Spanish island said the documentation found on the body did belong to the teenager, according to the Express.

In the first comments from the investigating court since the discovery, an official representing the judge said: “There is very little doubt about both the identity and the aetiology. The documentation he was carrying corresponds to that of Jay Slater and everything is pointing to an accidental fall, although that is unofficial pending the final reports.”

The official from the court in the town of Icod de los Vinos – which covers the area of Masca, where the body was found – added: “The court is saying the official identification will not be known until next week.”

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 12:25

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Jay Slater’s friends pay heartfelt tribute to ‘happiest person in the room’ after discovery of a body

Human remains were found on Monday alongside the 19-year-old’s possessions and clothes, with initial police investigations suggesting he “could have suffered an accidental fall”. The body has not yet been formally identified.

My colleague Barney Davis has the full story:

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 11:30

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Police believe Jay Slater suffered a fall in Tenerife

Police believe Jay Slater suffered a fall in Tenerife after a body was discovered that is believed to be that of the 19-year-old.

The Spanish Civil Guard said initial investigations suggest the teenager “could have suffered an accident fall” in the steep and inaccessible area where the remains were found.

The force said an autopsy will be performed on the body “to confirm that the death was accidental”.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 11:00

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Touching new pictures of Jay Slater with friends revealed by Lucy Law in tribute

Jay Slater at a festival with Brad Hargreaves, one of the friends with whom he was on holiday in Tenerife (Instagram)

Lucy Law paid tribute to Jay Slater as ‘always the happiest and most smiley person in the room’ (lu.cymaenew/Instagram)

Jay Slater with Lucy Law, one of the friends with whom he was on holiday in Tenerife (Lucy Mae Law/Instagram)

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 10:49

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Jay Slater’s family are ‘absolutely broken’ and believe he died instantly after falling from height

Jay Slater’s “devastated” family are “absolutely broken” after the discovery of a body in the search for the missing teenager.

They believe the 19-year-old likely died instantly after falling from a height in a remote area, and are therefore no longer critical of the search for him.

A family spokesman told MailOnline on Tuesday: “The whole family is absolutely broken. They are devastated. It's not the outcome they were hoping for.

“Initially, they thought, how could he be so close and yet be missed? But now having seen the location, they appreciate the remoteness of it and there is no criticism of the search.

“It looks as if he fell from a height, so he would most likely have been killed instantly and he wasn't there for a long time.

“There will be a PM [post-mortem] in Tenerife and probably one in the UK, and repatriation should be within a week or so, it's all time-dependent.”

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 10:24

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Autopsy of body found in Jay Slater search will ‘probably’ happen this morning

An autopsy of the body thought to be that of Jay Slater will “probably” take place this morning.

DNA tests will be carried out to establish the person’s identity, along with an autopsy, which a police spokesman told Manchester Evening News would “probably” happen on Tuesday morning.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 09:33

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Jay Slater’s friend Lucy Law pays emotional tribute to ‘happiest and most smiley’ teenager

Jay Slater’s friend Lucy Law has paid an emotional tribute to the teenager as “the happiest and most smiley person in the room”.

Writing on Instagram last night, she said: “Honestly lost for words. Always the happiest and most smiley person in the room, you was one of a kind Jay and you’ll be missed more than you know. I’m sure you’ll ‘have your dancing shoes polished and ready’ waiting for us all. We all love you buddy. Fly high.”

Ms Law, Mr Slater and their other friend Brad Hargreaves had all been on holiday together in Tenerife when the 19-year-old vanished.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 09:05

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Mapped: Where was Jay Slater last seen and where was the body found?

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 08:40

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The full statement from charity supporting Jay Slater’s family

Here is the full statement issued today by LBT Global, the charity supporting Jay Slater’s family, after a body was found in the search for the missing teenager:

“LBT Global is saddened to announce that a body found in Tenerife does look to be that of Jay Slater.

It is understood the body was found close to the site of his mobile phone’s last location.

“Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, the body was found with Mr Slater’s possessions and clothes. A post mortem and forensic enquiries will follow.

“LBT Global are supporting the family at this distressing time and ask for everyone to afford them space and privacy to come to terms with the news.”

Athena Stavrou16 July 2024 08:00

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Full police statement

Here is the full statement from Spanish police as it confirmed they had found a body in the search for Jay Slater on Monday:

“The mountain rescue and intervention group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search.

“Given the complexity of the case, the discovery has been possible thanks to the incessant and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard during these 29 days, in which the natural space was preserved so that it would not be filled with curious onlookers.

“All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since June 17 in the absence of full identification.

“The first investigations reveal that he could have suffered an accident fall in the inaccessible area where he was found.”

Athena Stavrou16 July 2024 07:00

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An autopsy of the body thought to be that of Jay Slater is set to take place, with police believing the teenager suffered a fall in Tenerife.

Human remains were found in the search for the British 19-year-old on Monday, nearly a month after he went missing while on holiday on the Spanish island.

A body was found in the area where the apprentice bricklayer had disappeared near the village of Masca, the Civil Guard said, as a charity supporting the family confirmed that it was discovered close to the site of his mobile phone’s last location in the Rural de Teno National Park.

DNA tests will be carried out to establish the person’s identity, along with an autopsy, which a police spokesman told Manchester Evening News would “probably” take place on Tuesday morning. The body was found with Mr Slater’s possessions and clothes, charity LBT Global said, with initial police investigations suggesting he “could have suffered an accident fall”.

Mr Slater, from Lancashire, had been at the NRG music festival on 16 June before he travelled to an Airbnb in the village of Masca with two men. He appeared to start an 11-hour walk back to his apartment the following morning and was last seen by a cafe owner.

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Touching new pictures of Jay Slater with friends revealed by Lucy Law in tribute

Jay Slater at a festival with Brad Hargreaves, one of the friends with whom he was on holiday in Tenerife (Instagram)

Lucy Law paid tribute to Jay Slater as ‘always the happiest and most smiley person in the room’ (lu.cymaenew/Instagram)

Jay Slater with Lucy Law, one of the friends with whom he was on holiday in Tenerife (Lucy Mae Law/Instagram)

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 10:49

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Jay Slater’s family are ‘absolutely broken’ and believe he died instantly after falling from height

Jay Slater’s “devastated” family are “absolutely broken” after the discovery of a body in the search for the missing teenager.

They believe the 19-year-old likely died instantly after falling from a height in a remote area, and are therefore no longer critical of the search for him.

A family spokesman told MailOnline on Tuesday: “The whole family is absolutely broken. They are devastated. It's not the outcome they were hoping for.

“Initially, they thought, how could he be so close and yet be missed? But now having seen the location, they appreciate the remoteness of it and there is no criticism of the search.

“It looks as if he fell from a height, so he would most likely have been killed instantly and he wasn't there for a long time.

“There will be a PM [post-mortem] in Tenerife and probably one in the UK, and repatriation should be within a week or so, it's all time-dependent.”

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 10:24

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Autopsy of body found in Jay Slater search will ‘probably’ happen this morning

An autopsy of the body thought to be that of Jay Slater will “probably” take place this morning.

DNA tests will be carried out to establish the person’s identity, along with an autopsy, which a police spokesman told Manchester Evening News would “probably” happen on Tuesday morning.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 09:33

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Jay Slater’s friend Lucy Law pays emotional tribute to ‘happiest and most smiley’ teenager

Jay Slater’s friend Lucy Law has paid an emotional tribute to the teenager as “the happiest and most smiley person in the room”.

Writing on Instagram last night, she said: “Honestly lost for words. Always the happiest and most smiley person in the room, you was one of a kind Jay and you’ll be missed more than you know. I’m sure you’ll ‘have your dancing shoes polished and ready’ waiting for us all. We all love you buddy. Fly high.”

Ms Law, Mr Slater and their other friend Brad Hargreaves had all been on holiday together in Tenerife when the 19-year-old vanished.

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 09:05

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Mapped: Where was Jay Slater last seen and where was the body found?

Tara Cobham16 July 2024 08:40

1721113200

The full statement from charity supporting Jay Slater’s family

Here is the full statement issued today by LBT Global, the charity supporting Jay Slater’s family, after a body was found in the search for the missing teenager:

“LBT Global is saddened to announce that a body found in Tenerife does look to be that of Jay Slater.

It is understood the body was found close to the site of his mobile phone’s last location.

“Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, the body was found with Mr Slater’s possessions and clothes. A post mortem and forensic enquiries will follow.

“LBT Global are supporting the family at this distressing time and ask for everyone to afford them space and privacy to come to terms with the news.”

Athena Stavrou16 July 2024 08:00

1721109600

Full police statement

Here is the full statement from Spanish police as it confirmed they had found a body in the search for Jay Slater on Monday:

“The mountain rescue and intervention group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search.

“Given the complexity of the case, the discovery has been possible thanks to the incessant and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard during these 29 days, in which the natural space was preserved so that it would not be filled with curious onlookers.

“All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since June 17 in the absence of full identification.

“The first investigations reveal that he could have suffered an accident fall in the inaccessible area where he was found.”

Athena Stavrou16 July 2024 07:00

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Civil Guard continued search discreetly

Tenerife’s civil guard said it had found a body in the search for Jay Slater, despite having publicly called off the search over two weeks ago.

After 13 days of searching, the Spanish authorities called off the search on June 30, but said they were continuing their investigation.

However upon recovering a body Monday, they revealed they had indeed continued an “incessant and discreet” search in which the “natural space was preserved so that it would not be filled with curious onlookers”.

(PA Wire)

Athena Stavrou16 July 2024 06:00

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Watch: Footage shows search team who found body in Jay Slater search in action

Footage shows search team who found body in Jay Slater search in action

Athena Stavrou16 July 2024 05:00

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Jay Slater’s mother criticises ‘vile’ conspiracy theories

In her final statement prior to a body being found in the search for her son, Jay Slater’s mother Debbie Duncan criticised the “awful comments and conspiracy theories” on social media.

Ms Duncan wrote: “As we approach four weeks of our beautiful Jay’s disappearance, we cannot put into words the heartache we are suffering as a family.

“Jay is a typical young man who loves life with a bright future ahead of him. This month will mark the end of his three year apprenticeship with the world at his feet. He is loved by everyone and has a close bond with his family and many many friends

“We would also like to say that we are aware of the awful comments and conspiracy theories that are filling social media. These theories are hindering the people trying to help us in their investigations here in Tenerife and are vile to see as a family.

“He is a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to so many. He is such a popular boy this and is very distressing for us all to read.”

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Politics latest news: Four Welsh Labour ministers quit and urge Vaughan Gething to resign - The Telegraph

Four Labour ministers have resigned from the Welsh Government as they called for Vaughan Gething to quit as First Minister.

Mick Antoniw, Julie James, Lesley Griffiths and Jeremy Miles all published resignation letters to Mr Gething this morning.

It comes after the First Minister has become mired in scandals over the last few months, including over donations to his campaign and the sacking of a minister over leaked texts to the media.

Mr Antoniw, the Counsel General, said: “I must advise you that I do not believe you can continue as First Minister. Wales needs confident and stable government. I do not believe you are capable of delivering that.”

Ms James, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, wrote: “We must begin to repair this damage immediately and I am extremely sorry to tell you that I do not think you are capable of being the leader who can lead us through that”.

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Jay Slater: Rescue workers searching for missing teen find human remains - Sky News

Rescue workers searching for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife have found a body and are trying to identify it, Spanish police have told Sky News.

"Evidence strongly suggests" the remains are those of the 19-year-old, officers added.

The body "does look to be that of Jay Slater" said LBT Global, a British overseas missing persons charity which has been working with the Slater family.

It added in a statement: "It is understood the body was found close to the site of [Jay Slater's] mobile phone's last location.

"Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, the body was found with Mr Slater's possessions and clothes.

"A post mortem and forensic enquiries will follow."

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Image: Jay Slater's friend Lucy Law posted a photograph of him. Pic: Instagram

Police said in a statement that the Civil Guard's mountain rescue group had located the "lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search".

They added: "Given the complexity of the case, the discovery has been possible thanks to the incessant and discreet search carried out by the Civil Guard during these 29 days."

Parts of the countryside were "preserved" so they were "not filled with curious onlookers".

Officers went on: "All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since June 17 - in the absence of full identification.

"The first investigations reveal he could have suffered an accident fall in the inaccessible area where he was found.

"We are awaiting the results of the autopsy."

"Jay's family never gave up hope," said Sky News correspondent Shingi Mararike, who has reported from Tenerife.

He added: "They stayed in Tenerife throughout this month in which the search went on, and they themselves tried to chip in with the search effort.

"I spoke to his dad, Warren, on a number of occasions as he went to the area, as he tried to retrace Jay's steps, and he was devastated. He was extremely upset about what had happened.

"And what we have now is potentially the news that they really didn't want to hear."

Police commentator Graham Wettone said the geography of the area where Jay Slater went missing made the search much harder.

"Clearly the terrain is exceptionally difficult to navigate, but especially to search thoroughly and properly with the resources, the equipment, and tactics they were using," he said.

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June: Jay Slater's dad speaks out

Mr Slater was last heard from after setting off to walk from a northern area of the island back to his holiday accommodation in the south - a journey of about 11 hours.

He flew out to the Spanish island with friends on 13 June to attend a music festival at Papagayo nightclub in the southern resort of Playa de las Americas three days later.

At 8.30am on 17 June he called his friend Lucy Law, telling her he had missed a bus, his phone battery was on 1%, and he had cut his leg on a cactus.

Image: The area of Tenerife that was searched

On Sunday his mother, Debbie Duncan, said the family "cannot put into words" the heartache they have been through.

She said her son was "loved by everyone and has a close bond with his family and many, many friends".

Ms Duncan described her boy as a "loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to so many".

She also said that certain comments online were "very distressing for us all to read".

Ms Duncan added: "We are aware of the awful comments and conspiracy theories that are filling social media.

"These theories are hindering the people trying to help us in their investigations here in Tenerife and are vile to see as a family."

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