Election for the constituency of Newport West and Islwyn on 4 July 2024

An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Newport West and Islwyn, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.

Labour hold by Ruth Jones with a majority of 8,868 - 21.1% - on a turnout of 55.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JONES, Ruth Lab 17,409 41.5% -0.3%
TAYLOR, Paul RUK 8,541 20.4% 11.5%
JONES, Nick Con 6,710 16.0% -21.7%
HAM, Brandon PC 3,529 8.4% 3.8%
HAMILTON, Mike LD 2,087 5.0% -0.1%
VOSPER, Kerry Green 2,078 5.0% 3.0%
ETHERIDGE, George Ind 1,597 3.8% -

An electorate of 75,785, having a valid vote count of 41,951 and an invalid vote count of 163.

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

This constituency of Newport West and Islwyn was established by the 2024 boundary set for Wales. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.