Laura Anne Jones, a senior member of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) and former Conservative, has defected to Reform UK, marking the party's first foothold in the Senedd.
The move, announced by Reform leader Nigel Farage at the Royal Welsh Show, comes amid growing discontent within the Welsh Conservatives and follows similar defections by local councillors. Jones cited frustration with the Conservative Party's direction and leadership as her reasons for switching allegiance. The defection has triggered a backlash from her former colleagues and prompted a reshuffle within the Welsh Conservative shadow cabinet.
This high-profile switch signals Reform UK's rising influence in Welsh politics ahead of the next Senedd election.
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