# 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)

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## Bio

## Bio

| Detail | Info |
|--------|------|
| **Full name** | Dan Thomas |
| **Current office** | Reform UK Wales MS |

## 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

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## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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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## Reddit Discussion

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## Sources

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