Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role
Summary
Reform UK is now the official opposition in the Welsh parliament (Senedd) after the 2026 elections, where Plaid Cymru won and Labour lost its long-standing dominance. Since taking their seats, some Reform UK members have caused controversy by making divisive comments and voting against their own party.Key Facts
- Plaid Cymru won the May 2026 Welsh elections, ending 100 years of Labour rule in Wales.
- Reform UK came second and increased its vote share from 1% in 2021 to 29% in 2026.
- Reform UK holds more than a third of the seats in the expanded Senedd, its largest platform so far.
- Some Reform UK members made controversial statements about refugees and jobs, upsetting other parties.
- Labour MS Shav Taj became emotional when responding to Reform UK’s comments on immigration.
- Reform UK’s chief whip said that controversial remarks are now the “new norm” in the Senedd.
- Some Reform UK members voted against their own party on a childcare motion, possibly by mistake.
- Plaid Cymru’s minority government faces a tough challenge passing a supplementary budget soon.
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