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Stephen Kinnock MP for Aberavon Constituency

Aberavon Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Aberavon is located in the county of Neath Port Talbot in South Wales. It covers the town of Port Talbot and its surrounding areas.

Historical Context

The Aberavon constituency was created in 1918 as a result of the Representation of the People Act, which redistributed parliamentary seats and extended voting rights. It was formed by merging parts of the previous constituencies of East Glamorganshire and West Glamorganshire.

Political Representation

Aberavon has traditionally been a Labour Party stronghold. Since its creation, the constituency has consistently elected Labour MPs in general elections.

Area and Demographics

Aberavon, like many industrial areas, has an aging population. In the latter half of the 20th century, the South Wales region, including Aberavon, faced significant challenges due to the decline of heavy industry. Steelworks and coal mines closed, leading to economic hardship and unemployment in the area.

Current MP Details

Stephen Kinnock MP photograph
Labour

Stephen Kinnock is the Labour MP for Aberavon, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Immigration).

Elected May 2015
Elected 3 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 8801
[email protected]
Parliamentary office
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 8801
[email protected]
Website
http://www.stephenkinnock.co.uk/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/skinnock
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/stephenkinnock

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
50,750
Turnout
31,598 (62%)
Majority
10,490
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
49,892
Turnout
33,268 (67%)
Majority
16,761
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
49,821
Turnout
31,523 (63%)
Majority
10,445
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
50,838
Turnout
30,958 (61%)
Majority
11,039
Details

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
19 Oct 2022 to 29 Nov 2022
Committee
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
3 Feb 2022 to Now
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Immigration)
18 Jan 2022 to Now
Committee
Welsh Grand Committee
4 Dec 2021 to 3 Feb 2022
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Defence)
20 Oct 2021 to 18 Nov 2021
Committee
Subsidy Control Bill
2 Sep 2020 to 4 Dec 2021
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
10 Apr 2020 to 2 Sep 2020
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
2 Mar 2020 to Now
Committee
European Scrutiny Committee
2 Mar 2020 to 16 Jan 2021
Committee
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
10 Feb 2020 to Now
Committee
European Statutory Instruments Committee
30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
European Scrutiny Committee
23 Oct 2017 to 8 Jan 2018
Committee
Welsh Affairs Committee
11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
1 Feb 2016 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Welsh Affairs Committee
9 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017
Committee
European Scrutiny Committee
7 May 2015 to Now
House
Commons
7 May 2015 to Now
Affiliation
Labour
7 May 2015 to Now
Representative
Aberavon
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Debates
155
Early Day Motions
22
Written Questions
370
Votes
362
Date
Debate
Contributions
23 Apr 2024
Partner and Spousal Visas: Minimum Income
3
Details
22 Apr 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
6
Details
22 Apr 2024
Topical Questions
1
Details
22 Apr 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
5
Details
17 Apr 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
5
Details
15 Apr 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
7
Details
15 Apr 2024
Returning Illegal Migrants to their Home Country
1
Details
25 Mar 2024
Cyber-security and UK Democracy
1
Details
18 Mar 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
19
Details
14 Mar 2024
Asylum and Migration
1
Details

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
7 May 2015
to Now
Stephen Kinnock
Labour
Current Member
Stephen Kinnock is the Labour MP for Aberavon, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Immigration).
7 Jun 2001
to 30 Mar 2015
Dr Hywel Francis
Labour
Retired
Dr Hywel Francis died on 14th February 2021. He was most recently the Labour MP for Aberavon, and left the Commons on 30 March 2015.

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