Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (UK Parliament constituency) explained

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Parliament:	uk
Elects Howmany:	One
Previous:	Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Islwyn, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney.
Electorate:	71,079 (March 2020)^[1]
Region:	Wales

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (Welsh: Blaenau Gwent a Rhymni) is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, that was first contested at the 2024 United Kingdom general election, following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies.

Boundaries

The constituency comprises the following areas:^{[2] [3]}

• All of Blaenau Gwent (to be abolished)
• Parts of Caerphilly, Islwyn, and Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Elections

Elections in the 2020s

Stewart Sutherland was nominated as the Reform UK candidate, but withdrew prior to the close of nominations due to allegedly reposting racist content on social media.^{[4] [5]}

External links

• Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney UK Parliament constituency (boundaries from June 2024) at MapIt UK

Notes and References

1. Book: Mrs Justice Jefford . Nerys Jefford . Thomas . Huw Vaughan . Hartley . Sam A . June 2023 . Appendix 1: Recommended Constituencies . https://bcomm-wales.gov.uk/sites/bcomm/files/review/E02859434_Boundary%20Commission%20Wales%202023_English_Web%20Accessible_V03.pdf#page=250 . The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in Wales . Cardiff . Boundary Commission for Wales . 250 . 978-1-5286-3901-9 . 13 July 2024 .
2. Web site: 2023 Parliamentary Review - Revised Proposals Boundary Commission for Wales . 2023-06-20 . Boundary Commission for Wales.
3. Web site: New Seat Details - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney . 2023-07-30 . www.electoralcalculus.co.uk.
4. News: Reform UK's Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney general election candidate withdraws . BBC News . 8 June 2024.
5. Web site: Witherow . Tom . Hogan . Fintan . Reform candidates made racist comments and defended Ghislaine Maxwell . www.thetimes.com . en . 8 June 2024.