Reform MS 'broke rules with racial slur but not expenses'

The report by the standards watchdog has found that Laura Anne Jones, a member of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), broke the rules by using a racial slur but did not misuse her expenses. The investigation was launched after Jones used a racial slur during a virtual meeting. The report concluded that her use of the offensive language was a breach of the Senedd's code of conduct. However, the watchdog found no evidence of wrongdoing regarding Jones' expenses. The report states that the member had properly declared all relevant costs and complied with the Senedd's financial regulations. While the use of the racial slur was deemed a violation of the code of conduct, the report does not recommend any formal sanctions against Jones. The findings underscore the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct in public office, particularly when it comes to addressing sensitive issues of race and diversity.