Constituency
Neath and Swansea East
At a glance
The MP for Neath and Swansea East is Carolyn Harris (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab hold: she took 41.9% of the vote for a majority of 6,627, on a 52.6% 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 6,627 · Turnout 52.6% · Electorate 76,291
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Harris | Labour | 16,797 | 41.8% |
| Dai Richards | Reform UK | 10,170 | 25.3% |
| Andrew Jenkins | Plaid Cymru | 5,350 | 13.3% |
| Samantha Chohan | Conservative | 3,765 | 9.4% |
| Helen Clarke | Liberal Democrat | 2,344 | 5.8% |
| Jan Dowden | Green Party | 1,711 | 4.3% |
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 | Carolyn Harris (Lab) | Lab hold | 6,627 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.