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European Jewish News · Sep 15, 2026

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UK: Reform UK’s leader in Wales, Dan Thomas, has stepped down after being arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour. Gwent Police said a 45-year-old man from Aberbargoed was arrested on Sunday and has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Thomas said he had been “released without charge” and insisted: “I have done nothing wrong”, but said he was standing down to avoid distracting from Reform’s work in the Senedd. Join EJN:

UK: Reform UK’s leader in Wales, Dan Thomas, has stepped down after being arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour. Gwent Police said a 45-year-old man from Aberbargoed was arrested on Sunday and has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Thomas said he had been “released without charge” and insisted: “I have done nothing wrong”, but said he was standing down to avoid distracting from Reform’s work in the Senedd. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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