Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Reform’s Leader in Wales Resigns after Arrest for Assault

THE TELEGRAPH: Dan Thomas said he was standing down for ‘personal reasons’

Reform UK’s leader in Wales has stepped down after being arrested by police on suspicion of assault at the weekend.

Dan Thomas was named Welsh leader in February and led Reform to become the second-largest party in the Senedd at an election in May.

In a statement, he said: “It has been the honour of my life to have been the leader of Reform Wales and see this party go from zero to 34 elected members and become the largest opposition group in Welsh history.

“With deep regret, I am now standing down from this position due to personal reasons. Over the weekend, I was reported to the police and was released without charge. » | Telegraph Reporters | Tuesday, September 16, 2026