Leader of Reform UK in Wales stands down after arrest on suspicion of assault

Reform Wales leader steps down citing ‘personal reasons’ after report to police

Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas has announced he is stepping down with “deep regret”, saying he does not want forthcoming headlines to distract from his party’s work in the Senedd. His resignation comes on the day he was absent from First Minister’s Questions, with deputy leader Helen Jenner taking his place.

Leader of Reform Wales resigns after being reported to the police

Dan Thomas, who has been leader of Reform in Wales since February, has stepped down after he was reported to police over the weekend.

Dan Thomas stands down as Reform UK's Wales leader after police report

The politician was selected as leader by Nigel Farage in February 2025

Reform UK Wales Member of the Senedd defects to Plaid Cymru

The MS for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg Sarah Cooper-Lesadd served as Reform UK Wales’ Shadow Minister for Children, Young People and Skills.

Reform’s Welsh leader party after ‘being reported to police’

Dan Thomas has stepped down as Reform UK’s leader in Wales after he was reported to the police at the weekend, he said.Mr Thomas was named Welsh leader in February and led Reform to become the second largest party in the Senedd at an election in May.

Huge Blow For Reform UK As Party's Welsh Leader Quits After Police Arrest

Dan Thomas said he was standing down “for personal reasons”.