Overview of 2024 Welsh Elections and Boundary Changes

Election Details:

  • When: General election set for Thursday, July 4, 2024.
  • What: Election to determine 32 Members of Parliament (MPs) from Wales following boundary changes.

Boundary Changes:

The boundary review in Wales has led to a reduction of constituencies from 40 to 32 to ensure uniformity in constituency sizes. Only Ynys Môn remains unaffected.

Newport West and Islwyn:

The Newport West and Islwyn constituency is newly formed by merging parts of the existing Newport West with Islwyn. Specifically, 70.6% of Islwyn and 54.2% of Newport West make up the new constituency. Areas covered include Marshfield, Graig, Rogerstone, Abercarn, Newbridge, Crumlin, and Argoed. Candidates include:

  • Mike Hamilton (Lib Dem)
  • Brandon Ham (Plaid Cymru)
  • Nick Jones (Conservatives)
  • Ruth Jones (Labour)
  • Paul Taylor (Reform UK)

Cardiff West:

Cardiff West remains largely unchanged with just additions of parts of Pontypridd and Ogmore. It retains its status as a Labour stronghold despite the incumbent MP Kevin Brennan not seeking re-election. New candidates are:

  • James Hamblin (Conservatives)
  • Peter Hopkins (Reform UK)
  • Kiera Marshall (Plaid Cymru)
  • Manda Rigby (Lib Dem)
  • Jess West (Green Party)

Ynys Môn:

This constituency remains unaltered due to its protected island status. Candidates are:

  • Virginia Crosbie (Conservatives)
  • Leena Farhat (Lib Dem)
  • Emmett Jenner (Reform UK)
  • Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru)
  • Martin Schwaller (Green Party)
  • Ieuan Mon Williams (Labour)

Pembrokeshire Mid and South:

Created by combining parts from Preseli Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen West and Pembrokeshire South. Covers Pembroke Dock, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Tenby, and surrounding wards. Candidates include:

  • Alistair Cameron (Lib Dem)
  • Stephen Crabb (Conservatives)
  • Henry Tufnell (Labour)

Torfaen:

The boundary changes minimally affect Torfaen, which now includes parts of Monmouth. Areas covered include Blaenavon, Abersychan, New Inn, and Two Locks. Candidates include:

  • Nathan Edmunds (Conservatives)
  • Matthew Jones (Plaid Cymru)
  • Brendan Roberts (Lib Dem)
  • Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour)
  • Ian Williams (Reform UK)

Pontypridd:

The new constituency combines parts of Pontypridd with Cynon Valley and Ogmore. It includes Pontypridd town, Llantrisant, Ynysybwl, and parts of Rhondda. Candidates are:

  • Darren James (Reform UK)
  • Alex Davies-Jones (Labour)
  • Angela Karadog (Green Party)
  • David Mathias (Lib Dem)
  • William Rees (Plaid Cymru)

Wrexham:

Takes on parts of Clwyd South as part of the boundary changes, turning it into a larger constituency. Areas covered include Overton, Rosset, Holt, Brymbo, and central city wards. Candidates include:

  • Sarah Atherton (Conservatives)
  • Charles Dodman (Reform UK)
  • Becca Martin (Plaid Cymru)
  • Tim Morgan (Green Party)
  • Andrew Ranger (Labour)
  • Tim Sly (Lib Dem)

Rhondda and Ogmore:

Previously separate seats, Ogmore is now abolished, and areas are merged with Rhondda. The new constituency includes Treorchy, Treherbert, Ogmore Vale, and other nearby regions. Candidates are:

  • Chris Bryant (Labour)
  • Mark Bundy (Reform UK)
  • Owen Cutler (Plaid Cymru)
  • Gerald Francis (Lib Dem)
  • Christine Glossop (Green Party)

The election outcomes may be influenced by these boundary changes which have reshaped electoral demographics across Wales.