PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Constituency
Current MP Details
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in Wales. The seat was last held by Gerald Jones (Labour) between 7 May 2015 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
56,322
Turnout
32,246 (57%)
Majority
10,606
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
55,463
Turnout
33,545 (60%)
Majority
16,334
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
61,716
Turnout
32,715 (53%)
Majority
11,513
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
54,715
Turnout
32,076 (59%)
Majority
4,056
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
7 May 2015
to Now
to Now
Gerald Jones
Labour
Current Member
Gerald Jones is the Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
He currently holds the Government post of Assistant Whip.
7 Jun 2001
to 30 Mar 2015
to 30 Mar 2015
Mr Dai Havard
Labour
Dissolution
Mr Dai Havard is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, and left the Commons on 30 March 2015.
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