A senior figure in the UK Independence Party’s successor movement has downplayed the departure of its Welsh leader, calling it a minor setback while announcing a replacement. The party confirmed a new leader for Wales following the resignation of the previous one, who stepped down after being arrested on serious allegations. Reform UK insists the change will not disrupt its broader operations, framing the transition as routine. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny over leadership stability within the party.
Nigel Farage dismisses loss of previous leader as ‘bump in the road’ and says party will ‘carry on as if nothing has happened’UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage dismissed the loss of Reform UK’s leader in Wales last week as a “bump in the road” as the party unveiled a replacement.Helen Jenner replaces Dan Thomas, who stood down last Tuesday after he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviours. Continue reading...
