Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role
Dan Thomas, the Reform UK leader in Wales, said his party operated within the rules of Senedd. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAView image in fullscreenDan Thomas, the Reform UK leader in Wales, said his party operated within the rules of Senedd. The comments triggered a walkout from some upset Plaid Cymru, Labour and Green MSs.Martins has since been rebuked by the Senedd llywydd (presiding officer), and has stayed quiet in plenary.
- ▪Dan Thomas, the Reform UK leader in Wales, said his party operated within the rules of Senedd.
- ▪Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAView image in fullscreenDan Thomas, the Reform UK leader in Wales, said his party operated within the rules of Senedd.
- ▪The comments triggered a walkout from some upset Plaid Cymru, Labour and Green MSs.Martins has since been rebuked by the Senedd llywydd (presiding officer), and has stayed quiet in plenary.
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Dan Thomas, the Reform UK leader in Wales, said his party operated within the rules of Senedd. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAView image in fullscreenDan Thomas, the Reform UK leader in Wales, said his party operated within the rules of Senedd. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAWelsh politicsReform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition roleWith more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own partyBethan McKernan, Wales correspondentSun 28 Jun 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 28 Jun 2026 01.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTears, walkouts, own-goal votes: the Welsh parliament has only been sitting for a few weeks, but Reform UK has already made a dramatic first impression in its new role as the official…
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