Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (UK Parliament constituency)
| Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the House of Commons | |
  Interactive map of the constituency. | |
 Location of the constituency within Wales | |
| Electorate | 74,805 (March 2020)[1] |
| Major settlements | Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, Hirwaun, Treharris, Cwmbach |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 2024 |
| Member of Parliament | Gerald Jones (Labour) |
| Seats | One |
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (Welsh: Merthyr Tudful ac Aberdâr) is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, first contested at the 2024 United Kingdom general election, following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies.
Boundaries
The constituency will comprise the following areas:[2][3]
- The entirety of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough (part of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency)
- Part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough (part of Cynon Valley constituency)
Election results
Elections in the 2020s
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Gerald Jones | 15,791 | 44.8 | −6.9 | |
| Reform UK | Gareth Thomas | 8,344 | 23.7 | +13.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | Francis Daniel Whitefoot | 4,768 | 13.5 | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | Amanda Jenner | 2,687 | 7.6 | −13.0 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Jade Smith | 1,276 | 3.6 | +0.3 | |
| Green | David Griffin | 1,231 | 3.5 | N/A | |
| Workers Party | Anthony Cole | 531 | 1.5 | N/A | |
| Independent | Lorenzo De Gregori | 375 | 1.1 | N/A | |
| Communist | Bob Davenport | 212 | 0.6 | N/A | |
| Majority | 7,447 | 21.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 35,215 | 47.3 | −10.3 | ||
| Registered electors | 74,460 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | −9.9 | |||
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 - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
- ^ "UK Parliamentary election: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Constituency - Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll" (PDF). Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare results". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
External links
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare UK Parliament constituency (boundaries from June 2024) at MapIt UK