Helen Jenner MS is the new Leader of Reform UK Wales.

The Bangor Conwy Mon Senedd Member, who was previously the Deputy Leader of Reform UK Wales, was elected by her colleagues on Monday morning.

Born in Neath and raised in Anglesey, Jenner is a married mother of two and was a teacher for fifteen years before being elected to the Senedd to serve Bangor Conwy Mon in May 2026.

Commenting, Helen Jenner MS, Leader of Reform Wales, said:“I’m thrilled to have the support of my fantastic colleagues to lead Reform here in Wales.

“Back in May the voters gave us a clear mandate to smash the establishment and to bring common sense to Cardiff Bay.

“Week in, week out, that’s exactly what we’ve done, and we’re not going to stop until we get the real change Wales deserves.”

The new leadership is announced after Dan Thomas stepped down as Welsh leader of Reform UK last week following a police report, despite being released without charge. He continues to serve as a Senedd Member.

In a statement, Mr Thomas said: “It has been the honour of my life to have been the leader of Reform Wales and see this party go from zero to 34 elected members and become the largest opposition group in Welsh history. With deep regret, I am now standing down from this position due to personal reasons.

“Over the weekend, I was reported to the police and was released without charge. I stress that I have done nothing wrong, but I do not want the coming headlines to be a distraction from the fantastic work our Senedd team is doing in holding this government to account.

“I will continue to serve my constituents in Casnewydd Islwyn and will fully back whoever the group selects as its next leader.”