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Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas

The Guardian Politics · 21 September 2026 at 14:13

Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas

Nigel Farage dismisses resignation of former leader as a ‘bump in the road’ and that the party would ‘carry on as if nothing had 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 becomes Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after Dan Thomas stood down last Tuesday after he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviours.

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Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas

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