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MSs Walk Out as Reform Member Reprimanded for Remarks

6/18/2026

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On 17 June 2026, Plaid Cymru, Labour and Green MSs walked out, marking a second day of protest over Reform MS Joe Martin’s remarks.
Presiding Officer Huw Irranca-Davies formally reprimanded Martin, saying his comments fell short of parliamentary conduct standards.
Plaid Cymru spokesperson Heledd Fychan called the remarks dangerous and sought an urgent standing-order ruling, while Reform chief whip Jason O’Connell called the walkout shameful.

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On 17 June 2026, Plaid Cymru, Labour and Green MSs walked out, marking a second day of protest over Reform MS Joe Martin’s remarks.
Presiding Officer Huw Irranca-Davies formally reprimanded Martin, saying his comments fell short of parliamentary conduct standards.
Plaid Cymru spokesperson Heledd Fychan called the remarks dangerous and sought an urgent standing-order ruling, while Reform chief whip Jason O’Connell called the walkout shameful.