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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Athena Stavrou

Senedd member explains what she defected from ‘chaotic’ Reform to Plaid Cymru

Plaid Cymru Senedd Reform Nigel Farage Reform UK Dan Thomas
  • Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd has defected from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru , claiming Nigel Farage 's party is falling apart at the seams.
  • Her defection followed the resignation of Reform UK's leader in Wales , Dan Thomas, after his arrest on suspicion of assault and coercive behaviour.
  • Mr Thomas, who was released without charge, stated he was stepping down for personal reasons but will continue as a member of the Senedd.
  • Ms Cooper-Lesadd accused Reform UK centrally of having no interest in governing Wales and using its Senedd group merely to help get Mr Farage into Downing Street .
  • She contrasted Reform UK's narrow and chaotic focus with Plaid Cymru's values-based approach.

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Reform MS who defected to Plaid Cymru says Nigel Farage’s party is ‘falling apart’

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