Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (Welsh: Merthyr Tudful ac Aberdâr) is a proposed constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[1] Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the next general election.
| Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the House of Commons | |
 Boundary of Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in Wales | |
| Current constituency | |
| Member of Parliament | None |
| Seats | One |
Contents edit
Map of boundaries from 2024
The constituency will comprise the following areas:[2]
- 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 edit
Elections in the 2020s edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | David Griffin[3] | ||||
| Labour | Gerald Jones[4] | ||||
| Plaid Cymru | Francis Whitefoot[5] | ||||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "David Griffin - candidate for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare". Cardiff Green Party. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Labour selections: Parliamentary candidates selected so far for the general election". 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Candidates - The Party of Wales". Retrieved 2024-04-14.
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