Welsh leader of Farage’s Reform UK quits after arrest
Dan Thomas was elected to the Welsh parliament as leader of the opposition in May.
LONDON — The leader of Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Wales has resigned following his arrest on suspicion of assault. Dan Thomas, who represented the party in the Welsh parliament, announced his decision in a statement, citing "personal reasons." On Sunday, Thomas was reported to the police and released without charge, emphasizing his innocence but requesting that his alleged absence does not detract from the Senedd team's efforts in holding the government accountable.
Reform UK stated that Thomas was not present for a parliamentary question session with the first minister of Wales due to personal matters. Gwent Police disclosed that a 45-year-old man from the Aberbargoed area was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling/coercive behavior, and has been released on bail pending further investigations.
Thomas's appointment as the Welsh party leader in February coincided with his rise to the position of opposition leader in the devolved assembly in May following Reform UK's strong performance in the national elections.
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