Welsh first minister says he will not attend Carl Sargeant funeral

Carwyn Jones has agreed to launch an independent inquiry after Sargeant’s death.The Welsh first minister will not attend the funeral of the Labour politician Carl Sargeant, who was found dead after being sacked as a minister amid allegations of harassment.Carwyn Jones said he and his wife, Lisa, would have liked to attend his friend’s funeral on Friday but would respect the wishes of the family and stay away.