Leader of Reform UK in Wales stands down after arrest on suspicion of assault
Summary
Dan Thomas, the leader of Reform UK in Wales, is stepping down after being arrested and bailed on suspicion of assault. He denies any wrongdoing and says he does not want the situation to distract from his team's work.Key Facts
- Dan Thomas was appointed as Reform UK’s Welsh leader in February by Nigel Farage.
- He was elected as leader of the opposition in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) in May.
- Thomas did not attend a planned parliamentary session due to "personal reasons."
- He was arrested on suspicion of assault on September 13 but was released without charge.
- Thomas says he is innocent and wants to avoid media distraction from his party’s work.
- Gwent police confirmed the arrest and said Thomas has been bailed pending further inquiries.
- Thomas was formerly a Tory councillor and leader of Barnet council in north London.
- He is originally from Blackwood, Caerphilly, in Wales.
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