Stuart Marchant, chairman of the Reform UK Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire branch, has announced his resignation months before the May 2026 Senedd elections
Stuart Marchant has resigned as the chair of Reform’s Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire branch (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service)
The chair of Reform’s Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire branch has stepped down from his position just months ahead of the May Senedd elections.
Stuart Marchant, who has led the branch since 2025, previously contested the 2024 general election as Reform’s candidate for the newly-created Mid and South Pembrokeshire constituency, where Labour’s Henry Tufnell secured victory, with Conservative Stephen Crabb finishing runner-up and Mr Marchant claiming third place with 7,828 votes. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.
In a statement he said: “It is with sincere regret that I tender my resignation as Chairman of the Reform UK Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire branch.
“After standing as the General Election candidate for Mid and South Pembrokeshire, I was immensely proud to receive almost 8,000 votes in July 2024, finishing third out of eight candidates. That experience inspired me to establish our branch in September 2024 and to serve initially as Interim Chairman.”
He added: “Following our internal election in October 2025, it was an honour to be elected Chairman and to continue supporting the development of our local organisation.
“This makes my decision all the more difficult. However, I have reached the conclusion that I am no longer able to balance the Reform UK approach or the workload required to take our branch to the next stage whilst also meeting the demands of my professional and personal life.
“The role deserves the full attention and energy of someone who can give it without compromise, in pursuit of Reform UK’s goals; and at this time I cannot do so.
“I remain immensely proud of what we have achieved together and deeply grateful for the trust and support shown to me throughout my time in the role. I have every confidence that the branch will continue to grow and thrive under new leadership.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve.”
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