Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role
With more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own party Tears, 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 Senedd opposition. Plaid Cymru won May’s historic Welsh elections, ending 100 years of Labour dominance and blocking the momentum of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, which came second. He had bee
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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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