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Reform Candidate Andrew Barry Withdraws, Cites Political Disillusionment

3/26/2026

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Andrew Barry, a Reform candidate, has withdrawn from the May Senedd election.
He cited a loss of faith in politics.
Barry criticized the party's 'parachuting' of outsiders and named Jason O'Connell, a former Conservative, as the top candidate for his constituency.
Reform's internal turmoil is evident, with members feeling sidelined in candidate selection.
The party's list of candidates was published recently, with a deadline for submissions set for April 9.

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Andrew Barry, a Reform candidate, has withdrawn from the May Senedd election.
He cited a loss of faith in politics.
Barry criticized the party's 'parachuting' of outsiders and named Jason O'Connell, a former Conservative, as the top candidate for his constituency.
Reform's internal turmoil is evident, with members feeling sidelined in candidate selection.
The party's list of candidates was published recently, with a deadline for submissions set for April 9.