Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (UK Parliament constituency)
| Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the House of Commons | |
  Interactive map of the constituency. | |
 Location of the constituency within Wales | |
| Electorate | 71,079 (March 2020)[1] |
| Major settlements | Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Rhymney, Bargoed, Brynmawr, Abertillery |
| Current constituency | |
| Member of Parliament | Nick Smith |
| Seats | One |
| Created from | Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Islwyn, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. |
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (Welsh: Blaenau Gwent a Rhymni) is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, that was first contested at the 2024 United Kingdom general election, following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies.
Boundaries
The constituency comprises the following areas:[2][3]
- All of Blaenau Gwent (to be abolished)
- Parts of Caerphilly, Islwyn, and Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Elections
Elections in the 2020s
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Nick Smith | 16,027 | 53.6 | +3.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | Niamh Salkeld | 3,884 | 12.8 | +6.4 | |
| Conservative | Hannah Jarvis | 3,776 | 12.6 | −7.0 | |
| Independent | Mike Whatley | 2,409 | 8.1 | N/A | |
| Green | Anne Baker | 1,719 | 5.7 | +4.7 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Jackie Charlton | 1,268 | 4.2 | +0.5 | |
| Workers Party | Yas Iqbal | 570 | 1.9 | N/A | |
| Communist | Robert Griffiths | 309 | 1.0 | N/A | |
| Majority | 12,183 | 40.7 | +9.9 | ||
| Turnout | 29,922 | 42.7 | −16.5 | ||
| Registered electors | 70,153 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | −1.7 | |||
Stewart Sutherland was nominated as the Reform UK candidate, but withdrew prior to the close of nominations due to allegedly reposting racist content on social media.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ Mrs Justice Jefford; Thomas, Huw Vaughan; Hartley, Sam A (June 2023). "Appendix 1: Recommended Constituencies" (PDF). The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in Wales. Cardiff: Boundary Commission for Wales. p. 250. ISBN 978-1-5286-3901-9. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "2023 Parliamentary Review - Revised Proposals | Boundary Commission for Wales". Boundary Commission for Wales. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "New Seat Details - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
- ^ "Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "UK Parliamentary Election: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney Constituency - Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll" (PDF). Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Reform UK's Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney general election candidate withdraws". BBC News. 8 June 2024.
- ^ Witherow, Tom; Hogan, Fintan (8 June 2024). "Reform candidates made racist comments and defended Ghislaine Maxwell". www.thetimes.com.
External links
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney UK Parliament constituency (boundaries from June 2024) at MapIt UK