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Conservative Senedd Member James Evans Fired Amid Defection Claims

1/20/2026

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James Evans, Conservative Senedd Member for Brecon and Radnorshire since 2021, has been sacked from his health role and removed from the party amid claims he considered defecting to Reform UK.
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar said Evans was not "100% committed" after he allegedly continued talks with Reform, despite assurances he had rejected their approach.
His removal follows defections, including Robert Jenrick's switch to Reform.

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James Evans, Conservative Senedd Member for Brecon and Radnorshire since 2021, has been sacked from his health role and removed from the party amid claims he considered defecting to Reform UK.
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar said Evans was not "100% committed" after he allegedly continued talks with Reform, despite assurances he had rejected their approach.
His removal follows defections, including Robert Jenrick's switch to Reform.