Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Summary
Nigel Farage announced Dan Thomas, a former Conservative councillor, as the new leader of Reform UK in Wales at a rally in Newport. Dan Thomas emphasized Reform's aim to bring change to Wales, while Nigel Farage highlighted Thomas's experience in handling political campaigns. The announcement coincided with James Evans, another former Conservative, joining Reform UK.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage named Dan Thomas as the leader of Reform UK in Wales.
- Dan Thomas is a former Tory councillor and led Barnet council from 2019 to 2022.
- Thomas described the upcoming Senedd election on 7 May as a critical opportunity for change in Wales.
- Farage said he chose Thomas for his experience in political leadership.
- Former Conservative member James Evans also joined Reform UK.
- James Evans was removed from the Conservative party after discussing joining Reform UK.
- Farage assured that policy decisions for Wales would be made by the Welsh Reform team.
- Nathan Gill was the last official leader of Reform UK in Wales before Thomas.
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