2026年2月5日,两个威尔士保守党人James Evans和James Davies叛变为英国改革党,英国改革党提名Dan Thomas为威尔士新领导人,标志着威尔士的政治调整不断加强。 On Feb. 5, 2026, two Welsh Conservatives, James Evans and James Davies, defected to Reform UK, which named Dan Thomas its new Welsh leader, signaling rising political realignment in Wales.

2026年2月5日, 前威尔士保守派成员James Evans正式加入英国改革组织, On February 5, 2026, James Evans, former Welsh Conservative Senedd member, officially joined Reform UK alongside fellow defector James Davies, marking a significant shift in Welsh politics. 奈杰尔·法拉吉(Nigel Farage)宣布前伦敦保守派议员丹·托马斯(Dan Thomas)在纽波特(Newport)的集会上担任英国改革党的新威尔士领袖。 Nigel Farage announced Dan Thomas, a former London Conservative councillor, as Reform UK’s new Welsh leader during a rally in Newport. 这些举动反映出对传统政党,特别是保守党日益不满,并表明英国改革在即将到来的选举之前进行更广泛的政治调整,从而扩大英国在威尔士的影响力。 The moves reflect growing discontent with traditional parties, particularly the Conservatives, and signal Reform UK’s expanding influence in Wales amid broader political realignments ahead of upcoming elections.