Helen Jenner likely to take over as Reform Wales leader, sources tell BBC
Helen Jenner is expected to become the new leader of Reform Wales following the resignation of Dan Thomas. Thomas stepped down after being arrested on suspicion of assault and coercive behavior, though he denies the allegations. The party's Senedd group is scheduled to meet to determine whether a vote is necessary or if Jenner can be appointed directly.
- ▪Helen Jenner, the current deputy Welsh leader, is the favorite to replace Dan Thomas as the head of Reform Wales.
- ▪Dan Thomas resigned from his leadership role after being arrested and bailed on suspicion of assault and controlling coercive behavior.
- ▪James Evans, the party's health spokesperson, withdrew his candidacy for the leadership position after consulting with his family.
- ▪The Reform Senedd group will meet on Thursday to decide if a secret ballot among members is required for the new leadership selection.
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Helen Jenner likely to take over as Reform Wales leader, sources tell BBCImage caption, Helen Jenner is Reform's deputy Welsh leaderByGareth Lewis, Wales political editor and Mark Palmer, BBC WalesPublished7 minutes agoReform is likely to appoint Helen Jenner to take over from Dan Thomas as the party's Welsh leader, sources have told BBC Wales.A source said she is the favourite to replace Thomas, who quit following an arrest on suspicion of assault, and that "very senior" Reform figures had backed her.Jenner, an MS for Bangor Conwy Môn, is the party's deputy leader in Wales.The party's Senedd group is meeting on Thursday morning to decide if it needs to hold a vote or can appoint someone to the role.Thomas stood down after he was arrested and bailed by police at the weekend on suspicion…
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