Nigel Farage has unveiled Helen Jenner as the new leader of Reform in Wales, the party announced on Wednesday. The change follows the arrest last week of the party's former Welsh leader, Dan Thomas.
Farage said it had become "untenable" for Thomas to continue in the role after the arrest, and that the party had moved to install Jenner to lead its Welsh organisation. He made the comment while announcing the leadership transition.
Dan Thomas, who had been leading Reform in Wales, was arrested last week; the party decided the circumstances required an immediate change of leadership. Further details about the arrest were not included in the party's initial statement about the appointment.
Helen Jenner now takes over leadership responsibilities for Reform in Wales as the party seeks to stabilise its Welsh operation. The announcement marks a rapid leadership shift prompted by events last week and will shape the party's organisation and public messaging in Wales going forward.