Laura Anne Jones, a senior member of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) and former Conservative, has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, marking the party’s first foothold in the Senedd.
Her move comes amid growing discontent within the Welsh Conservatives, with several councillors also switching allegiance to Reform UK. Jones cited frustration with the direction and leadership of the Conservative Party, claiming it is no longer recognizable to her. The defection has sparked fierce criticism from her former colleagues, who accuse her of betraying the party and the electorate.
This high-profile switch signals increasing momentum for Reform UK in Wales ahead of the next Senedd elections.
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