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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 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 
 
 
 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)