Helen Jenner named Reform UK leader in Wales after Thomas arrest

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 14:48 · Archive

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

Dan Thomas resigned as Reform UK's Welsh leader after being arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviours. Helen Jenner, the party's former deputy Welsh leader, has been unveiled as his replacement. Nigel Farage said it was 'untenable' for Thomas to continue in the role.

How it is being reported

• Tory defector who was suspended over racial slur named new deputy leader of Reform UK in WalesIt is part of a shakeup following the arrest of former leader Dan ThomasThe Independent · 22 Sept, 13:56
• A bored-looking Farage unveils a new Welsh leader – he still seems fond of the old one | John CraceHelen Jenner replaces Dan Thomas, who stood down after his arrest on suspicion of assault, but gets warm words from Nigel Twenty-five or so Reform members of the Senedd were lined up against a wall. Almost as if they were in a police identification parade. Reform having to find a new leader in Wales is getting to be habit-forming. First, Nathan Gill was banged up for 10 and a half years on eight counts of taking £40K in bribes to make statements in support of Russia. Easily done. Who among us hasn’t been tempted by the Kremlin? And then last week, Dan Thomas chose to stand down after being…The 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'Helen Jenner, Reform's former deputy Welsh leader, will step up to fill the role vacated by Mr Thomas last week.Daily Mail · 21 Sept, 15:53
• Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in WalesFarage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.BBC News · 21 Sept, 14:52
• Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan ThomasNigel 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 updates Nigel 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...The Guardian · 21 Sept, 14:13
• New Welsh Reform leader named after Dan Thomas arrestedThe former leader stepped down after being arrested on suspicion of assaultThe Independent · 21 Sept, 12:37

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

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