If you’re wondering what a Reform government might look like, just look at its chaotic record in Wales | Will Hayward
Given that its leader, Nigel Farage, claims he expects to one day lead the UK government, how it performs in Wales matters more than just for the people of Cymru; it gives the rest of the UK a sense of what it could expect if Reform does well in the next general election.
Key points
- Spoiler alert: it’s not In May 2026, Reform UK became the official opposition inside the Welsh Senedd.
- It was the best result the party had ever received in a national parliament – and since that time it has been a wild ride.
- As the main opposition in the Senedd, the party should be taking politics seriously.
In September, Reform’s leader in Wales, Dan Thomas, resigned after he was arrested and released on bail on suspicion of assault and coercive or controlling behaviour.
Just to give you a taste, here are two developments.
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- He publishes a regular newsletter on Welsh politics Continue reading...
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