Reform UK has officially appointed Helen Jenner as its new leader in Wales. Jenner, who previously served as the party's deputy leader in the region, assumed the role following the departure of Dan Thomas. Thomas resigned from his position last Tuesday after being arrested by police on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behavior.

Party leader Nigel Farage appeared alongside Jenner on the steps of the Senedd to announce the transition. Farage characterized the leadership change as a minor setback, describing the situation as a “bump in the road” for the party. He further stated that Reform UK intends to move forward and “carry on as if nothing has happened.”

While the party is moving to stabilize its Welsh leadership, the circumstances surrounding the vacancy remain linked to the ongoing legal investigation into Thomas. The transition marks a swift change in personnel for the party as it attempts to maintain its political momentum in Wales despite the controversy involving its former regional head.