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Leader of Reform UK in Wales stands down after arrest on suspicion of assault
- Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas resigned Tuesday after being reported to police over the weekend, stating he was "released without charge." Thomas cited "personal reasons" for stepping down.
- Tuesday's First Minister's Questions marked the Senedd's return from summer recess, a session where opposition leaders typically challenge First Minister Rhun. Thomas was absent from the chamber.
- Deputy leader Helen Jenner attended the session in Thomas's place. Thomas stressed he has "done nothing wrong" and will continue serving constituents in Casnewydd Islwyn.
- Meanwhile, Reform Wales faces further internal shifts as Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg MS Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defected to Plaid Cymru today. Cooper-Lesadd's departure compounds the leadership transition.
- With the party holding 34 elected members, Thomas pledged to support his successor while continuing as Senedd member for Casnewydd Islwyn. Reform Wales remains the largest opposition group.
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Reform Wales leader steps down citing ‘personal reasons’ after report to police
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas has announced he is stepping down with “deep regret”, saying he does not want forthcoming headlines to distract from his party’s work in the Senedd. His resignation comes on the day he was absent from First Minister’s Questions, with deputy leader Helen Jenner taking his place.
·Mold, United Kingdom
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Reform’s Welsh leader party after ‘being reported to police’
Dan Thomas has stepped down as Reform UK’s leader in Wales after he was reported to the police at the weekend, he said.Mr Thomas was named Welsh leader in February and led Reform to become the second largest party in the Senedd at an election in May.
·London, United Kingdom
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