Image caption, Farage described Jenner as a "determined campaigner"
ByDavid DeansWales political reporter- Published21 September 2026, 12:02 BST
Nigel Farage has announced Helen Jenner as the new leader of Reform in Wales, after Dan Thomas stepped down last week following his arrest on suspicion of assault and of controlling or coercive behaviour.
Speaking on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff on Monday, Farage said: "I've known Helen for many, many years. She is a determined campaigner."
Farage said he was sorry for former leader Thomas's "personal difficulties", but said it had been untenable for him to continue.
"We could have done without this bump in the road," he said.
Jenner, who served as Thomas's deputy alongside her role as Senedd member for Bangor Conwy Môn, said it was an honour to be elected as Reform Wales leader.
A vote was held by Reform Senedd members for the new leader, and BBC Wales understands Jenner's colleague Jason O'Connell stood against her.
O'Connell had not been expected to stand.
