Welsh politician quits amid inquiry

Welsh Assembly member Simon Thomas has resigned as police investigate an alleged “serious offence”. The 54-yearold, who lives in Aberystwyth with his wife, has stepped down from his role representing Mid and West Wales, and as a member of Plaid Cymru. Party chairman Alun Ffred Jones said: “We are aware of a police investigation into allegations of a serious offence.”

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