Jane Dodds has announced she will step down as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, a role she has held since 2017. Dodds, who has been the party's sole Member of the Senedd (MS) since 2021, stated that increasing the party's presence in the Senedd should be led by a new generation. She will remain an MS representing Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd.
Relations between Dodds and UK Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey were previously strained following criticism over her handling of a sexual abuse case during her time with the Church of England. Despite this, Davey later endorsed her ahead of the 2026 Welsh Parliament election. Nominations to replace Dodds open on 23 October and close on 16 November, with only MP David Chadwick currently eligible to seek nomination. The leadership change marks a significant moment as the party aims to expand its representation in Wales' parliament.
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