Reform UK's Welsh leader Dan Thomas jointly owns four rental properties in the UK and a holiday home in Sardinia, according to his newly published Senedd register of interests. The deadline for all 96 Senedd members to file their declarations has passed, revealing the property holdings and other financial interests of elected politicians.
Thomas's Property Portfolio
Thomas's declaration shows four rented residential properties in the UK: two in London, one in Oxfordshire, and one in Somerset. He also owns a family home with four acres of land in Sardinia, which is occasionally rented out. The four British properties are jointly owned with his spouse and have a combined value exceeding £76,380, generating an annual income of more than £7,638.
Thomas's home address was previously a subject of scrutiny after Nigel Farage appointed him as Welsh leader. The register requires disclosure of any property or financial interest that might reasonably be thought to influence a member's conduct or actions in the Senedd.
Other Senedd Members' Declarations
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, is listed as a director of two companies: Rhun ap Iorwerth Cyf (inactive) and a property company named Paradwys Cyf, to which he devotes no time. His wife is a director of four companies, including the same property firm, a public relations company, an e-learning company, and an education software company. The couple own a residential property through Paradwys Cyf that generates rental income of more than £7,638.
Labour's interim leader Ken Skates declared a family home in France, occasionally rented out. He also listed honorary memberships of Rhos Male Voice Choir and vice-presidency of Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Skates disclosed that three of his brothers work for the Welsh Government, Novo Nordisk, and Cheshire East and Crewe Council respectively.
Conservative and Other Declarations
Welsh Conservative group leader Darren Millar is a director of two charities: the Evan Roberts Institute (unremunerated, up to five hours per week) and the European Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast Foundation. His spouse is chief executive of The Pocket Testament League Limited. Millar and his spouse are registered landlords of properties in Cardiff and Towyn. He is a member of Bangor University Court, Wrexham University Court, and patron of BASW Cymru. Millar employs the spouse of colleague Sam Rowlands as a caseworker and belongs to Colwyn Bay Rotary Club and the National Club in London.
All Senedd members must disclose remunerated employment, directorships, gifts over £305 (0.4% of basic annual salary), financial sponsorship, land and property, shareholdings, roles in bodies receiving Senedd or Welsh Government funds, family members employed in the Senedd, society memberships, and voluntary roles. Income bands are disclosed rather than exact amounts.
