29/07/2025

Shock as Senior Conservative Defects to Reform UK

Laura Anne Jones, a former Welsh Conservative MS, has announced she’s joining Reform UK — a move that could reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.

In this video, Rob Osborne explains what led to the shock defection, how significant it is for both the Conservatives and Reform, and what it tells us about the growing influence of the right in Welsh politics.

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