Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales

Nigel Farage has unveiled Helen Jenner as the newly-elected leader of Reform in Wales, replacing Dan Thomas after his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

Speaking on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff on Monday, Farage said: "I've known Helen for many, many years. She is a determined campaigner."

Farage said he was sorry for former leader Thomas's "personal difficulties" and that it had been untenable for him to continue, adding: "We could have done without this bump in the road."

Jenner, who served as Thomas's deputy alongside her role as Senedd member for Bangor Conwy Môn, said it was an honour to be elected to the top job.

A leadership vote was held by Reform's 33 Senedd members on Monday morning, and Jenner confirmed that her colleague Jason O'Connell had stood against her.

O'Connell had not been expected to stand, and there had been no vote of the wider party membership.

Speaking to reporters outside the Senedd, Farage said there would be a vote for a new Welsh deputy leader to replace Jenner on Tuesday.

Jenner had been interim leader and favourite to replace Thomas, with sources telling BBC Wales that "very senior" Reform figures had backed her.