Helen Jenner Tipped to Become Reform UK Wales Leader After Dan Thomas Arrest
Sources tell the BBC that Reform's Welsh deputy leader is the favourite to succeed Dan Thomas, who was arrested on Sunday.
Helen Jenner, the deputy leader of Reform UK in Wales, is likely to take over as the party's leader in Wales, according to sources cited by BBC Politics.
The move would follow the departure of Dan Thomas, who was arrested on Sunday, the BBC reported.
Details of the circumstances surrounding Thomas's arrest have not been fully disclosed in available reporting, and neither Reform UK nor Thomas has issued a public statement on the matter, according to the BBC.
Jenner currently serves as the party's deputy leader in Wales. Sources told the BBC she is regarded as the frontrunner to assume the leadership role should Thomas step down or be unable to continue in his position.
Reform UK has not yet formally confirmed any leadership change, and further details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
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