Thomas shadow cabinet

Dan Thomas Shadow Cabinet

Shadow Cabinet of Wales
May 2026 – present
Thomas with members of Reform UK Wales in May 2026
Date formed19 May 2026
People and organisations
MonarchCharles III
Leader of the OppositionDan Thomas
Member party
  •   Reform UK
Status in legislatureOfficial Opposition
2026–
History
Legislature term7th Senedd
PredecessorMillar shadow cabinet

Dan Thomas became Leader of the Opposition in Wales following the 2026 Senedd election and the election of Rhun ap Iorwerth as First Minister of Wales. He announced his Shadow Cabinet on 19 May 2026.[1][2]

Members

Portfolio Name Constituency Term
Leader of the Opposition Dan Thomas MS Casnewydd Islwyn May 2026 –
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language 		Helen Jenner MS Bangor Conwy Môn May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport James Evans MS Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Francesca O'Brien

MS

Gŵyr Abertawe May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Economy and Transport Jason O'Connell

MS

Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Food, Farming and Rural Affairs Laura Anne Jones

MS

Sir Fynwy Torfaen May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Finance and Government Efficiency Cai Parry-Jones

MS

Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Children, Young People and Skills Sarah Cooper-Lesadd

MS

Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg May 2026 –
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Fairness, Families and Communities Cristiana Emsley

MS

Fflint Wrecsam May 2026 –
Shadow Counsel General
Shadow Minister for the Constitution 		Adrian Mason

MS

Clwyd May 2026 –
Shadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Louise Emery

MS

Clwyd May 2026 –
Shadow Minister for Disabilities, Mental Health and Veterans Gaz Thomas

MS

Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg May 2026 –
Shadow Minister for Social Care Claire Archibald

MS

Ceredigion Penfro May 2026 –
Chief Whip and Business Manager Llŷr Powell

MS

Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni May 2026 –

References

  1. ^ Gogarty, Conor; Gosley, Ellie; Mosalski, Ruth (9 May 2026). "Rhun ap Iorwerth set to be First Minister as all votes are counted". Wales Online. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  2. ^ Browne, Adrian (9 May 2026). "Dan Thomas: The ex-London council leader in charge of big Senedd opposition group".
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