Reform accused of fighting like 'rats in sack' over charging for the NHSWelsh leader Dan Thomas went against Nigel Farage by ruling out changing the NHS to an insurance-based healthcare system, despite the Reform UK leader failing to do so just one week earlierView 2 Images Nigel Farage has refused to rule out an insurance-based model for the NHS (Image: PA)Reform has been accused of “fighting like rats in a sack” after a row emerged over charging Brits for healthcare. ‌Welsh leader Dan Thomas went against Nigel Farage by ruling out changing the NHS to an insurance-based healthcare system, despite the Reform UK leader failing to do so just one week earlier. He has previously flirted with the idea - but has issued conflicting messages, including the NHS remaining free at the point of use. Whether it be in England or in Nye Bevan's Wales, we can't afford to let Reform get within an inch of our NHS. Mr Farage has repeatedly called for a new healthcare system where “If you can afford it, you pay; if you can’t, you don’t”.

Source: Daily Mirror March 12, 2026 11:25 UTC