Leader of Reform Wales steps down
Dan Thomas has stepped down as leader of Reform UK in Wales, citing personal reasons after being arrested over the weekend. In a statement released on 15 September 2026, Thomas said it had been “the honour of my life” to lead the party as it grew from no seats to 34 members of the Senedd, becoming the largest opposition group in Welsh history. He added that he was standing down “with deep regret” to avoid becoming a distraction. “Over the weekend, I was reported to the police and was released...