Summary
Carwyn Jones is to step down as Wales' first minister after nearly nine years in office
The announcement shocked delegates at the Welsh Labour conference
He had been under pressure since Carl Sargeant was found dead days after being sacked from the cabinet
Mr Jones said the last few months had been the "darkest of times"
He had been first minister since 2009
'Thank you'published at 16:38 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
'Immense' contributionpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Labour's shadow Welsh Secretary Christina Rees said: "Carwyn's contribution to both Welsh Labour and Welsh public life has been immense.
"His government has improved the life chances of people across our country, and as his speech today showed, continues to deliver for those people who need us most."
'Wales needs more than a change of leader'published at 16:32 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood AM said: "I congratulate Carwyn Jones on his nine years as First Minister of Wales and wish him and his family the best for the future.
"Wales' government has been led by the Labour Party for nineteen years. Over that time our economy, our NHS, our schools and our local services have been allowed to weaken and diminish. People and our community infrastructure have fallen further and further behind.
"Wales needs more than a change of leader. We need a new government with the ideas, the values and the drive to build our nation into the successful country we know it could be.
"Wales can and must be better than this - rearranging the deckchairs will not deliver the change we need."
'Outstanding first minister'published at 16:31 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Who will be the next FM?published at 16:26 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
'Led with passion'published at 16:26 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
The new deputy leader of Welsh Labour Carolyn Harris said the first minister was a "towering figure in Welsh politics".
He announced he would step down in the autumn shortly after was appointed to the role at the Welsh Labour party conference.
Ms Harris said: "As Welsh Labour leader and first minister for almost a decade, he has led both our party and our country with passion, commitment and integrity.
"I know his commitment to Wales and to Welsh Labour will remain as burning as ever, and I will be working with him in the months ahead to ensure Welsh Labour keeps delivering for Wales."
'Much to be proud for'published at 16:23 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has been tipped as a possible future Welsh Labour leader, but is not revealing his intentions yet.
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'No idea'published at 16:18 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
BBC Wales political editor says Carwyn Jones's cabinet were not aware of the bombshell their leader was about to drop.
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Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies paid tribute to Carwyn Jones's contribution to Welsh political life after he announced his decision to step down as first minister.
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End of twitter postDeath of a ministerpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Carwyn Jones's future as first minister has been under pressure since November, when he sacked Carl Sargeant as cabinet secretary for communities and children amid allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women. Mr Sargeant, who was AM for Alyn and Deeside, was found dead four days later - he is believed to have killed himself.
'Fresh start'published at 16:09 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Mr Jones, who has been first minister and Welsh Labour leader since 2009, said his exit would give his family, his party and the country a "fresh start".
Referring to his wife and family, he told party delegates: "I don't think anyone can know what the last few months have been like - no one apart from Lisa and the kids.
"They have carried me through the darkest of times. I have asked too much of them at times. It's time for me to think about what's fair to them."
'I don't think anyone can know what the last few months have been like'published at 16:07 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Carwyn Jones used his keynote speech to the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno to announce his decision to step down as leader and first minister.
Media caption, Carwyn Jones stands down after 'the darkest of times'
'Darkest days'published at 16:05 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
Mr Jones said he would step down for the good of his family after the "darkest of days".
It comes after the death of Carl Sargeant in November days after he was sacked from the cabinet by Mr Jones.
Carwyn Jones to step downpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 21 April 2018
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Welcome to our live coverage of reaction after Carwyn Jones announced he would step down as Wales' first minister in the autumn.
He made the announcement at the Welsh Labour party conference.