Laura Anne Jones, a senior member of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) and former Conservative, has defected to Reform UK, becoming the party's first representative in the Senedd.
The move, announced by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at the Royal Welsh Show, marks a significant breakthrough for the party in Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. Jones cited disillusionment with the Conservative Party and a desire for change as her reasons for switching allegiance. The defection has sparked backlash from her former colleagues, who accuse her of betraying the party and the electorate.
This high-profile switch is part of a broader trend of Conservative politicians and councillors in Wales joining Reform UK, signaling growing momentum for Farage's party.
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