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Reform UK’s only Senedd member suspended 14 days for racial slur in private message, apologized, and cited mental health struggles.
Laura Anne Jones, Reform UK’s sole Senedd member, was suspended for 14 days after an investigation confirmed she used a racial slur in a private WhatsApp message, though allegations of expense fraud and unfair dismissal were cleared.
She broke down in tears during a session, describing the probe as a "nightmare" that severely impacted her mental health and led to multiple suicide attempts.
Jones apologized, calling the language unacceptable and regretting the leaks that fueled public scrutiny.
While the standards committee upheld the suspension, no recall mechanism exists in the Senedd.
Jones and her staff completed conduct training, and she urged compassion in public discourse.
The incident has drawn criticism from other parties over Reform UK’s conduct and messaging in Wales.
El único miembro del Senedd de Reform UK fue suspendido durante 14 días por insultos raciales en mensajes privados, se disculpó y citó problemas de salud mental.