Wales Reform MS defends innocence after racially charged slur controversy

Reform UK’s sole Senedd member, Laura Anne Jones, was suspended after using a racial slur about Chinese people; she says she is not racist, explaining the term was a childhood reference to a takeaway and has undergone language training, apologizing and vowing to be careful. The Chinese community called the remark hurtful, and the standards commissioner found she breached the code of conduct, with her pay docked and a two-week suspension from proceedings. Jones emphasised past engagement with the Chinese community and pledged ongoing support for all residents.