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Farage urges apology after Banks' “Welsh lad?” backlash.

5/3/2026

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Arron Banks posted an online message asking “Welsh lad?” about a black Plaid Cymru campaigner, sparking backlash.
Helen Jenner, deputy leader of Reform in Wales, said an apology is needed after Nigel Farage urged it.
Helen Jenner declined five times to call for an apology during a Newyddion S4C interview.
Helen Jenner called for an apology after hearing Nigel Farage’s statement in a BBC Wales interview.

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Story summary

Arron Banks posted an online message asking “Welsh lad?” about a black Plaid Cymru campaigner, sparking backlash.
Helen Jenner, deputy leader of Reform in Wales, said an apology is needed after Nigel Farage urged it.
Helen Jenner declined five times to call for an apology during a Newyddion S4C interview.
Helen Jenner called for an apology after hearing Nigel Farage’s statement in a BBC Wales interview.