Gerald Jones

MP since 7 May 2015

When contacting this Member, please be respectful. See Parliament’s contact guidance.

Gerald Jones is the Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.

1749

Votes Cast

£278,380

Expenses 2024-25

7,447

Majority

44.8%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£278,380

Staffing£215,731
Office£28,389
Accommodation£25,743
Travel£5,817
Other£2,700

Year-on-Year

2024-25£278,380
2023-24£253,197
2022-23£234,358
2021-22£211,202
2020-21£217,531
2019-20£192,535
2018-19£170,013
2017-18£172,862
2016-17£166,134
2015-16£131,168

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 35,215 voters

Labour
15,791 votes44.8%
Reform UK
8,344 votes23.7%
Plaid Cymru
4,768 votes13.5%
Conservative
2,687 votes7.6%
Liberal Democrat
1,276 votes3.6%
Green Party
1,231 votes3.5%
Workers Party of Britain
531 votes1.5%
Independent
375 votes1.1%
Communist Party of Britain
212 votes0.6%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

3

Written Questions

7

Oral Questions

18

Debates Spoken In

27

Speeches

461

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

?

How would you have voted?

Tap AYE or NO on the votes below to see how you compare with Gerald.

Aye: 986No: 763

1749 votes — page 8 of 70

1 AYE1 NO

Railways Bill

2 votes · 9 Dec 2025

5 AYE

Employment Rights Bill

5 votes · 8 Dec 2025

4 NO

Pension Schemes Bill

4 votes · 3 Dec 2025

3 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 25 Nov 2025

Financial Interests(2)

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
11 May 2018

Registered 9 March 2023

Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

Name
Tyrone Powell
Relationship
Partner
Role
Senior Parliamentary Assistant
Working pattern
Full time

Registered 4 June 2015

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Gerald in Parliament

What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues about the future of security agreements with the

What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues about the future of security agreements with the EU in the event of (a) a deal and (b) no-deal.

Home Office3 Dec 2018

What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the merger of Asda and Sainsbury's on (a) wor

What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the merger of Asda and Sainsbury's on (a) workers, (b) supply chains and (c) consumers.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy20 Nov 2018

What steps he is taking to ensure that the UK automotive industry can continue to trade with the EU

What steps he is taking to ensure that the UK automotive industry can continue to trade with the EU without disruption after the UK leaves the EU.

Department for International Trade15 Nov 2018

What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the potentia

What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the potential effect on household income of the roll-out of universal credit.

Treasury6 Nov 2018

What assessment he has made of the potential for UK border delays in the event that no deal is agree

What assessment he has made of the potential for UK border delays in the event that no deal is agreed for when the UK leaves the EU.

Department for Exiting the European Union 25 Oct 2018

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the U

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on people in Wales of the UK Government's recent changes to welfare benefits.

Wales Office24 Oct 2018

What steps his Department is taking to promote and support human rights internationally.

What steps his Department is taking to promote and support human rights internationally.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office4 Sept 2018

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Ministry of Justice10 Jul 2018

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Cabinet Office16 May 2018

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office15 May 2018
PreviousPage 9 of 10Next

Other Labour MPs

Explore more Members of Parliament sitting for Labour.