Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas
Summary
Reform UK in Wales has appointed Helen Jenner as its new leader after Dan Thomas stepped down following his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling behavior. Nigel Farage, the party’s former leader, said the party will continue its work in the Welsh parliament despite these changes.Key Facts
- Dan Thomas resigned as leader of Reform UK in Wales after his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviors.
- Helen Jenner, the former deputy leader and a Welsh speaker, was chosen to replace Thomas as the new leader.
- Thomas was arrested on September 13 and has been released on bail while awaiting further investigation.
- Thomas denies any wrongdoing and remains a member of the Welsh parliament.
- Nigel Farage said the party would continue its work and hold elections for a new deputy leader in Wales.
- Reform UK recently became the second largest party in the Welsh parliament after the Senedd elections.
- Another party member, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, left Reform UK to join Plaid Cymru, causing internal tensions.
- Helen Jenner has a history with Farage's parties, including being a candidate for the Brexit Party in 2019.
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