Helen Jenner named new Reform UK leader in Wales

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:41

Helen Jenner has replaced Dan Thomas as Reform UK's leader in Wales after his arrest.

Dan Thomas stepped down as Reform UK's Welsh leader last Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviours. Helen Jenner, the party's former deputy Welsh leader, has been unveiled as his replacement by party leader Nigel Farage, who described Thomas's departure as a 'bump in the road'.

How it is being reported

• A bored-looking Farage unveils a new Welsh leader – he still seems fond of the old one | John CraceThe Guardian · 21 Sept, 18:08
• Reform UK unveils new Welsh leader as Nigel Farage attempts to move on from party's chaos and dismisses arrest of previous Senedd chief as a 'bump in the road'Daily Mail · 21 Sept, 15:53
• Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in WalesBBC News · 21 Sept, 14:52
• Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan ThomasThe Guardian · 21 Sept, 14:13
• New Welsh Reform leader named after Dan Thomas arrestedThe Independent · 21 Sept, 12:37

In this story: Helen Jenner · Dan Thomas · Nigel Farage · Reform UK · Wales

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