STORY
Reform UK is facing scrutiny over its conduct in the Senedd after making a turbulent first impression as the official opposition in Wales.
The Guardian reported that Reform MSs have caused walkouts, emotional exchanges and procedural embarrassment since taking more than a third of seats in the Welsh Parliament. The party has defended its right to challenge the political establishment, but opponents have accused it of importing a more confrontational style into the chamber.
The developments matter beyond Wales because Reform UK remains a major challenge to Labour and the Conservatives at Westminster. Its performance as a parliamentary opposition in the Senedd is likely to be watched closely by other parties seeking to test whether Reform can convert electoral support into disciplined scrutiny and credible Government-in-waiting behaviour.