I won't be beaten by death threats, says Welsh Lib Dem Jane Dodds
She tells BBC Radio Wales she has had a number of threats against her simply for being a politician.
www.bbc.co.ukI don’t have real-time access to news updates in this moment. Here’s what I can tell you based on recent public reporting up to early 2025:
- Jane Dodds is the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats. She faced scrutiny over her role in handling a Church of England abuse case from 2016, with discussions about whether she should consider her position, though she initially remained in her role.[2][3]
- In early 2025, BBC reporting indicated she expressed remorse for “letting child abuse survivors down” but continued to serve as leader, emphasizing ongoing engagement with Welsh party structures and colleagues.[4]
- Since then, updates suggest she has continued in her leadership role, while reflections and internal party conversations have persisted about the appropriate steps following the scrutiny, with the Welsh board and party colleagues publicly supporting her leadership at various points.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can search for the latest articles now and summarize the most recent developments, or pull direct statements from the Welsh Lib Dems and major outlets.