Ex-Barnet Council Leader Released Without Charge
Dan Thomas stepped down as Reform UK leader in Wales following a weekend arrest.
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Dan Thomas, who previously led Barnet Council from 2019 to 2022, has resigned from his position as leader of Reform UK in Wales. This decision follows his arrest over the weekend on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. Gwent Police confirmed that a 45-year-old man from the Aberbargoed area was arrested on Sunday, September 13, and later released without charge.
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In a statement issued on Monday, Mr Thomas said: “Over the weekend, I was reported to the police and was released without charge.” He added that he had done nothing wrong and did not wish for the ensuing publicity to detract from the work of his Senedd team. Mr Thomas had joined Reform UK in June of the previous year, having previously been a Conservative. He left his role on Barnet Council in December to focus on his political activities in Wales, becoming leader of Reform UK in Wales in February and leading the party to second place in the Senedd elections.
The police statement indicated that the arrested individual was bailed pending further enquiries.
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+Why did Dan Thomas step down as leader of Reform UK in Wales?
Dan Thomas resigned as leader of Reform UK in Wales after he was arrested on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. He stated he did not want the situation to become a distraction from his party's work.
+What was the outcome of the police investigation into Dan Thomas?
Dan Thomas was arrested on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. He was subsequently released without charge by Gwent Police. The police stated he was bailed pending further enquiries.
+What was Dan Thomas's previous role in Barnet?
Dan Thomas previously served as the leader of Barnet Council. He held this position between 2019 and 2022 before leaving the council in December to focus on his political career in Wales.
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