Dan Thomas Resigns as Reform Wales Leader After Police Investigation

Dan Thomas has resigned as leader of Reform UK Wales, citing a police investigation that saw him detained but subsequently released without charge. Mr Thomas, who was appointed to the role in September 2023, announced his departure from the party on social media.

His resignation comes as the political landscape in Wales prepares for a General Election. Reform UK, which failed to secure any seats in Wales during the 2019 General Election, is a right-wing populist party founded by Nigel Farage and Richard Tice. Mr Thomas’s brief tenure as leader concludes with this development.

While the specific nature of the police investigation remains undisclosed, Mr Thomas maintained his innocence, stating he was "released without charge." The incident, and his subsequent departure, represents a setback for Reform UK's organisational efforts in Wales as it seeks to broaden its political footprint.