Newport West and Islwyn — UK General Election Results
Newport West and Islwyn was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 8,868 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Newport West and Islwyn under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ruth Jones (Labour) | 17,409 | 41.5% | Paul Taylor (Reform UK) | 8,868 (21.1 pts) | 55.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Jones | Labour | 17,409 | 41.5% | Yes |
| Paul Taylor | Reform UK | 8,541 | 20.4% | No |
| Nick Jones | Conservative | 6,710 | 16.0% | No |
| Brandon Ham | Plaid Cymru | 3,529 | 8.4% | No |
| Mike Hamilton | Liberal Democrat | 2,087 | 5.0% | No |
| Kerry Vosper | Green | 2,078 | 5.0% | No |
| George Etheridge | Independent | 1,597 | 3.8% | 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
Newport West and Islwyn 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 Newport West and Islwyn in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Newport West and Islwyn in 2024 with 17,409 votes (41.5%), a majority of 8,868 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Newport West and Islwyn since 2024?
Since 2024, Newport West and Islwyn has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Newport West and Islwyn?
The closest result on record for Newport West and Islwyn was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 8,868 votes (21.1 percentage points).