REFORM UK Wales leader Dan Thomas visited Llanelli over the weekend as the party continued its campaign ahead of next month’s Senedd election.

Mr Thomas was joined by Wales Director David Thomas, local candidates and party members for a day of canvassing and public engagement across the town.

The visit included Llanelli town centre, the market, St Elli Shopping Centre and doorstep conversations with residents.

Organisers said the day had been positive, with discussions covering local concerns and Reform UK’s policies for Wales.

Gareth Beer, lead candidate for Sir Gaerfyrddin and Carmarthenshire branch chairman, said: “There is great momentum in the county and people are pleased to speak to us and hear about our policies.

“Many people see this election as an important one, and many who have been put off voting in the past are now considering Reform.

“That’s good to hear. There is a clear shift in this area away from the mainstream parties. We are relating to a diverse range of voters which other parties may be struggling to engage with.”

He added: “A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the visit today. It is massively appreciated.”

Mr Thomas said: “It was a pleasure to support the Carmarthenshire candidates. The branch has outstanding, relatable and hard-working candidates who have been campaigning tirelessly for several weeks, getting out there to speak to as many residents as possible.

“I was particularly pleased to support the strong Llanelli campaign, where the team is working hard to connect with local people every day and to spread the word about what Reform will do for the people of Wales.”

Party members said they would continue door-knocking across Carmarthenshire, covering both rural communities and urban areas.

During the visit, campaigners also highlighted concerns about the future of Llanelli town centre, which they said was quieter than expected for a Saturday.

Reform UK Wales says its policies include support for small businesses, changes to business rates, measures to help independent retailers and hospitality venues, and regeneration plans aimed at bringing shoppers and businesses back into town centres.

The party’s wider Senedd election pledges include cutting 1p from every band of Welsh income tax, scrapping the default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas, supporting major infrastructure projects including the M4 relief road, and improving public services.

The Senedd election takes place on Thursday, 7 May.

ALLEGATION COMES AHEAD OF SENEDD ELECTION AS ROYAL MAIL SAYS IT WILL NOT TOLERATE DELIBERATE NON-DELIVERY

ROYAL MAIL has launched an investigation after a postal worker allegedly claimed online that he had dumped Reform UK campaign leaflets in a bin.

The allegation emerged after a post appeared in a private Facebook group for Royal Mail staff, reportedly saying: “My DO had reform party’s D2D today. I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me!”

The abbreviations are understood to refer to a delivery office and door-to-door election material.

Royal Mail has not confirmed where the alleged incident took place, and there is currently no evidence that a Welsh delivery office is involved.

However, the claim has emerged less than two weeks before voters in Wales go to the polls in the Senedd election on Thursday, May 7.

Reform UK has written to Royal Mail demanding an investigation, after the screenshot was circulated online. The party has claimed the alleged destruction or non-delivery of its campaign material would represent a serious breach of Royal Mail’s duty to deliver political literature fairly.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said it was right that Royal Mail had launched a full investigation into the allegation.

He said that, if found to be true, it would be “very disturbing” and an attack on the democratic process.

Royal Mail said it plays a crucial role in elections and takes that responsibility seriously.

A spokesperson said the company does not tolerate the deliberate non-delivery of mail and is investigating the allegation. Royal Mail also said it remains committed to impartial delivery for all candidates.

The Facebook group where the alleged comment appeared is understood to be a private group for Royal Mail employees, partners and members of the Communication Workers Union.

Reform UK has asked Royal Mail for a full explanation and wants to know what disciplinary action will be taken if the allegation is proven.

The party has also asked for assurances that its future campaign deliveries will be properly monitored and protected from any repeat incident.

The Herald understands that the delivery office involved has not been publicly identified.

There is no suggestion at this stage that any Reform UK election material in Wales has been affected.

The allegation comes during a heated campaign period in Wales, with Reform UK hoping to make major gains at the Senedd election.

Voters across Wales will elect 96 Members of the Senedd under a new electoral system on May 7. Reform UK, Labour, Plaid Cymru, the Welsh Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and smaller parties are all campaigning for votes.

Royal Mail is commonly used to distribute election leaflets and party campaign material across the UK.

Any proven failure to deliver political literature impartially would raise serious questions about trust in the election process.

Royal Mail has not said when its investigation will conclude.

CONSERVATIVE candidate for Ceredigion Penfro, Samuel Kurtz, has secured further progress in his campaign to improve road safety on the A477 at Milton, following a formal response from the Welsh Government.

Responding to concerns raised by local residents and championed by Kurtz, the Cabinet Secretary has confirmed that a speed survey commissioned as a result of his campaign shows vehicles are exceeding acceptable thresholds.

The data indicates that 85th percentile speeds are more than 10 per cent above the posted limit, a key trigger for further action under Welsh Government guidance.

As a result, the Welsh Government has confirmed that the site now meets the criteria for a full assessment of potential engineering measures to improve driver compliance and enhance safety.

Welcoming the development, Samuel Kurtz said: “This is a significant step forward for everyone who has raised concerns about speeding through Milton. The data clearly confirms what local residents have been saying for some time; that vehicles are travelling too fast and action is needed.

“I’ve long called for action, and securing a speed survey was an important first step.

“I’m pleased that the Welsh Government has recognised the issue and will now assess what engineering solutions can be put in place to make the road safer for the community.”

This latest progress builds on Kurtz’s recent success in securing safety improvements at the Nash Fingerpost and Red Roses junctions, demonstrating a continued focus on tackling long-standing road safety concerns across the area.

The survey findings have also been shared with GoSafe, which may consider additional enforcement measures in the area.

Samuel Kurtz has been actively campaigning on this issue, raising concerns on behalf of residents and pressing for evidence-based action to address speeding and improve road safety along this key route.

He added:

“I will continue to work closely with residents, the Welsh Government and relevant agencies to ensure that meaningful improvements are delivered as quickly as possible if I am re-elected to the Senedd.”