Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
At a glance
The MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare is Gerald Jones (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab hold: he took 44.8% of the vote for a majority of 7,447, on a 47.3% turnout. The seat was first contested on its current boundaries at the 2024 general election, so there are no earlier results in our data.
2024 general election result
Majority 7,447 · Turnout 47.3% · Electorate 74,460
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Jones | Labour | 15,791 | 44.8% |
| Gareth Thomas | Reform UK | 8,344 | 23.7% |
| Francis Whitefoot | Plaid Cymru | 4,768 | 13.5% |
| Amanda Jenner | Conservative | 2,687 | 7.6% |
| Jade Smith | Liberal Democrat | 1,276 | 3.6% |
| Peter Griffin | Green Party | 1,231 | 3.5% |
| Anthony Cole | Workers Party of Britain | 531 | 1.5% |
| Lorezo De Gregori | Independent | 375 | 1.1% |
| Bob Davenport | Communist Party of Britain | 212 | 0.6% |
Past election results
Every General Election and by-election in this seat, newest first. Open one for the full candidate list.
| Election | Winner | Result | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gerald Jones (Lab) | Lab hold | 7,447 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.