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Reform UK’s only representative in Senedd ‘caused a lot of hurt’ over racial slur

Jones, Reform UK’s only Senedd member, was suspended for two weeks over a private WhatsApp message in August 2023.
The remark targeted Chinese people and drew strong condemnation from the Chinese in Wales Association.
CIWA said the slur carried deeply hurtful connotations and welcomed the ban in the Senedd.
Jones apologized, saying she fully accepted the standards committee findings and regretted the private message.
The committee found no breach of the code of conduct regarding other expenses claims.
Jones has since engaged in Senedd respect and conduct training after the incident.
The Chinese in Wales Association called the language hurtful and emphasized Welsh-Chinese identity concerns.
Jones previously defected from the Conservatives earlier this year before joining Reform UK.
The incident involved the slur used in a private WhatsApp group discussion.
The Independent reached out for comment from Jones and Reform UK about the case.

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