Clwyd West MS has been elected unopposed as
the new leader of the Welsh Conservative Group in the Senedd.
His appointment comes after he received the public endorsements
of all 15 of his colleagues in the Welsh Parliament.
Nominations for the post closed at 1700 today.
Commenting, Chairman of the Welsh Conservative Party,
Bernard Gentry said:
“I am pleased to announce that MS has been elected unopposed
as the new Leader of the Welsh Conservative Group in the Welsh
Parliament.
“In recent months we've been winning numerous local
government by-elections across Wales and our action days have
recruited hundreds of new volunteers and activists. Working
together as one united party under Darren, Mims and myself I am
confident that we can achieve further success at the Senedd
elections in 2026 and bring to an end the quarter of a century of
Labour rule.
"I wish Darren every success as he takes the helm."
The new Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd,
MS said:
“I am humbled by the incredible support of my colleagues in
the Senedd, and the kind messages I have received from
Conservative Party members and members of the public across the
country.
"Andrew RT Davies will be a difficult act to follow but I am
determined to build on his legacy as we take the fight to our
political opponents in the run up to the Senedd elections in
2026.
"After 25 years of Labour failure, Wales is crying out for
hope and change; I look forward to setting out our plans to
deliver just that in the weeks and months to come."
