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Reform UK’s Dan Thomas Defends Free NHS Amid Controversy

3/12/2026

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Dan Thomas, Welsh leader of Reform UK, rejects moving the National Health Service (NHS) to an insurance-based system.
He says the NHS will remain free at the point of use for British citizens.
This stance contrasts with Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, who suggested England and Wales could have different funding models.
Polls show Reform UK could gain ground in Senedd, with the NHS future a key issue against Labour.

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Dan Thomas, Welsh leader of Reform UK, rejects moving the National Health Service (NHS) to an insurance-based system.
He says the NHS will remain free at the point of use for British citizens.
This stance contrasts with Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, who suggested England and Wales could have different funding models.
Polls show Reform UK could gain ground in Senedd, with the NHS future a key issue against Labour.