Dan Thomas — Leader of Reform UK Cymru / Leader of the Opposition

Dan Thomas — Leader of Reform UK Cymru / Leader of the Opposition

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Leader of Reform UK Cymru / Leader of the Opposition in the Senedd Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Bio

Political Career

• Led Reform UK Cymru to a breakthrough 34 seats in the 2026 Senedd election
• Accused Rhun ap Iorwerth of being "distracted by constitutional issues" at first FMQs
• Backed Reform MS who said Senedd shouldn't fly Ukraine flag
• Appointed Corey Edwards (disgraced Nazi-salute candidate) as special adviser
• Announced full shadow cabinet on 19 May 2026

Wikipedia Bio

Daniel Thomas (born c. 1981) is a British politician who has served as leader of the opposition in Wales and leader of Reform UK Wales since 2026. He was elected as a member of the Senedd (MS) for Casnewydd Islwyn in the 2026 election. Thomas previously served as a Member of Barnet London Borough Co

Source: Wikipedia — Dan Thomas

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

• Parody "HOPE-style" poster of Dan Thomas compared to the Obama campaign circulated alongside commentary: "I saw a great picture of Rhun ap Iorwerth in the style of the Obama 'HOPE' poster... In the interest of balance I've created one for Dan Thomas"
• "So it's one rule for Rhun ap Iorwerth and another rule for Dan Thomas? Makes sense to me"

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Sources

• Senedd Cymru
• BBC News
• X/Twitter: @RUKWales, @RightTrackGB
• Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)