Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney — UK General Election Results
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 12,183 votes over Plaid Cymru. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nick Smith (Labour) | 16,027 | 53.6% | Niamh Salkeld (Plaid Cymru) | 12,183 (40.7 pts) | 43.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | Labour | 16,027 | 53.6% | Yes |
| Niamh Salkeld | Plaid Cymru | 3,844 | 12.8% | No |
| Hannah Jarvis | Conservative | 3,776 | 12.6% | No |
| Mike Whatley | Independent | 2,409 | 8.1% | No |
| Anne Baker | Green | 1,719 | 5.7% | No |
| Jackie Charlton | Liberal Democrat | 1,268 | 4.2% | No |
| Yas Iqbal | Workers Party of Britain | 570 | 1.9% | No |
| Robert Griffiths | Communist | 309 | 1.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney in 2024 with 16,027 votes (53.6%), a majority of 12,183 votes over Plaid Cymru in second place.
Which parties have won Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney since 2024?
Since 2024, Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney?
The closest result on record for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney was 2024, when Labour beat Plaid Cymru by just 12,183 votes (40.7 percentage points).