Article 6SNPY Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after controversies

Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after controversies

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Steven Morris
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Davies says position untenable' despite narrowly winning confidence vote, as voter intention poll shows Welsh Tories sliding to fourth place

The leader of the Welsh Tories, Andrew RT Davies, has resigned after dismal UK general election results and concern over comments he has made on subjects ranging from halal meat to the country's divisive 20mph speed limit law.

Nine members of the Welsh parliament's Tory group, including Davies himself, backed Davies in a confidence vote on Tuesday while seven were against him.

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