What happened in the 2017 General Election? In 2017 it had a total electorate of 50,514 and a turnout of 65.2%. In the 2016 Assembly election, Rhondda switched from Labour's Leighton Andrews to Plaid's Leanne Wood. Leighton Andrews was the Labour AM for Rhondda until he lost his seat to then Plaid leader Leanne Wood in 2016. The second election was held in May 2016. I work as a senior policy executive for the British Medical Association in Wales, helping doctors to positively influence Welsh health policy. Suggest a missing candidate here. Blog. Boundaries. Hannah Jarvis, Conservative candidate for Rhondda, Live updates as police probe continues after 16-year-old girl is killed in Ynyswen, Rhondda, Two men were arrested with serious injuries after stabbing reports. The constituency was created for the first election to the Assembly, in 1999, with the name and boundaries of the Rhondda Westminster constituency.It is entirely within the preserved county of Mid Glamorgan.. Election results giving voting statistics per candidate. "I think the climate crisis is the biggest issue facing Wales and the world and it’s working class communities like ours in the Rhondda and the youngest generation which will be most affected unless we act now. This election is likely our last chance to put in place MPs who care about the environment and the people of Wales. If elected, I would not rest until this issue was resolved.". Get the latest news and election results for Rhondda in the 2016 Welsh Assembly election from BBC News The next Police and Crime Commissioner elections are scheduled for May 2021. "I would vote against Boris Johnson’s deal and would vote to stop Brexit by voting to revoke Article 50.". "I have always wanted to change the world to end the unfairness, prejudice and inequality that leaves so many struggling to get by. The seat had previously been held by Labour since 2003. If you ... Rhondda - results; Election Candidate Party Votes % Outcome; Leanne Wood: Plaid Cymru: 11891: 51%: Elected: Leighton Andrews: Welsh Labour: 8432: 36%: Not elected: Stephen Clee : United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) 2203: 9%: Not elected: Maria … "The absurd decision taken by Mark Drakeford, means daily misery continues for thousands and prevents our economy flourishing in the way that it should. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. I don’t believe the old two-party system can truly represent everybody’s views in across the country and unfortunately both the Conservatives and Labour support First Past the Post, meaning 53% of votes don’t count. County Borough Council Elections 2017. This election "As a Green MP I will stand up for this vital transition. We would do well to take note and follow suit.". ", "I would vote against the so-called deal because it does not ensure Welsh businesses will be able to trade freely with Europe or guarantee that EU police forces will cooperate with British police on international crime and terrorism. The time is long overdue for us all to unite, in order to deliver democracy, to deliver Brexit and move on as a nation to tackle all the other issues we face". I'm proud of the industrial heritage and the resilience of people in these valleys but I've seen the impacts successive governments have had on our communities and our environment. This represents the best set of... Local News; Meet the Candidates. "I entered politics, primarily, because I want to serve again. I couldn’t and wouldn’t back this deal.". The roles of the Police and Crime Commissioners were created by the Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011, with the first elections held in 2012. Labour Chris Bryant; Latest 2019 Parliamentary polls. By James Williams BBC ... "So much of our election is going to be defensive and hoping to win back places like Rhondda… Wales has been stifled for the past 20 years, under the pitiful governance of a Labour-led Welsh Government Assembly and they have created one of the biggest issues we are currently facing with the M4 relief road. Each candidate was invited to submit a biography and answer a series of questions, these will be updated once received. I will always do what I can to get this issue back in the hands of the people. Seats Rhondda, Cynon, Taff LAB HOLD. We are not scared to invest in this transition, alongside people and our public services. Senedd elections 2021: Clock ticks down to voting in May . South Wales Echo/Wales Online: The General Election 2019 candidates standing in Rhondda Wikipedia Rhondda is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2001 by Chris Bryant of the Labour Party. "I joined the Green Party because I want a change of travel on environmental issues as well as social and economic issues. Jackie Charlton is … "I am currently a councillor for the Penylan ward in Cardiff and was the leader of Cardiff Council from 2004 until 2012. Enter your postcode to get information about elections, Shows the general election results for Rhondda, which is a constituency in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff. Regions & Nations . "I was born in Treorci in the house where my parents still live and with the exception for three years in UCW Aberystwyth, where I graduated in Drama in 1986, and nine months living in North Wales, where I worked as a researcher for Radio Cymru, I have lived here all my life. I think there is still so much un-tapped potential here, particularly in the South Wales valleys. "I grew up in Ferndale in the Rhondda Fach. Your chance to find out more about the people standing in the General Election in Rhondda. In the 2017 General Election, the people of Rhondda voted for Chris Bryant of the Labour Party. Preserved county: Mid Glamorgan: Electorate: 50,262 (December 2019) Major settlements: Porth, Tonypandy, Treherbert, Treorchy, Tylorstown: Current constituency; Created: 1974 () Member of Parliament: Chris Bryant (Labour) Number of members: One: Created from: Rhondda East and Rhondda West: … "I have been a keen Conservative activist and recently was elected as Deputy Chair of Monmouth Conservatives. Skip to main content. "I'm 50, married and live in Cardiff. The current MP is Chris Bryant of the Labour Party, first elected at the 2001 general election. Menu. There was no candidate standing in support of the National Government. He lives in Porth with his civil partner. For the 1918 general election it was divided into Rhondda East and Rhondda West. You can unsubscribe at any time. ", "We know that there is no such thing as a good Brexit for Wales. This constituency was first created under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, for the 1885 general election. In the right circumstances, for example, if a confirmatory vote between the deal and remaining in the EU was attached, then I could vote for the deal. Election results giving voting statistics per candidate. That’s why I will fight to stop Brexit.". Aberaman North. The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2015 Rhondda Parliamentary election. Rhondda was founded in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 1974. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Conservatives Main navigation. Candidates. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. I  spent the last seven years working for the Civil Service, firstly the MoJ and then the MoD and I now work in Usk as a caseworker. This election was held on Thursday 4 July 2019. Plaid Cymru policies put our communities at the heart of their policies and knowing this is what drives and inspires me as a candidate. Majority 13,746 Electorate 50,514 Turnout 65.2% Show constituency on map Compare to other locations. "We shouldn’t be under any illusion that any of the other party manifestos come close to what needs to be done to tackle this emergency. Police are expected to be in the area throughout the weekend, 'My boyfriend knocked me unconscious in front of my children who were screaming at the top of the stairs', Rhiannon Morris, 28, ended up in hospital with a perforated eardrum and whiplash after a campaign of abuse by Kane Haines, 16-year-old girl killed in Ynyswen, Rhondda and two men arrested with serious injuries. error_outline Welcome to the Senedd's new website. Discuss this election. 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It elects one Member of the Senedd by the first past the post method of election. The other seven constituencies of the region are Cardiff Central, Cardiff North, Cardiff South and Penarth, Cardiff West, Cynon Valley, Pontypridd and Vale of Glamorgan. "This is intricately tied up with social justice, so I would advocate a Green New Economy to rebalance jobs across the country and create green jobs. Rhondda is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. "I am also a Community Councillor and School Governor, and have taken on a number of projects; recent projects include tackling fly tipping on a local mountain and championing the cause of forces and veterans locally. "The future of our NHS. Issue: 30th March 1912 . Rhondda Liberal Democrats have selected Jackie Charlton as their candidate to contest the Rhondda seat at this year’s Senedd Election. "I would also be looking for every opportunity to build on our National confidence. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Vacancy. The seat had become vacant when the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Lt-Col David Watts-Morgan had died on 23 February 1933, aged 65. Notice of Elections at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. About. "I would vote against Johnson’s deal as it’s a trapped door to a no deal which would be disastrous for people in the Rhondda. If elected, I would work to realise Plaid Cymru’s progressive Green Agenda, which would not only be a significant contribution to the future of the planet, but would re-energise the Welsh Economy. If you're elected and Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is back in the Commons, how would you vote? Upcoming Election information and notice of dates. Rhondda is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2001 by Chris Bryant of the Labour Party. Page: 7 . The party received 21096 votes - … your candidates and where to vote. East Midlands; Eastern England; London; North East ; North West; Northern Ireland; Scotland; South East; South West; Wales; West Midlands; Yorkshire and the Humber; Search. Also, however, it is one of eight constituencies in the South Wales Central electoral region, which elects four additional members, in addition to eight constituency members, to produce a degree of proportional representation for the region as a whole. The Rhondda result in last year's Assembly Election was one of the big shocks of the night, as Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood beat Labour's Leighton … He had held the seat since the constituency was created for the 1918 general election. The candidates for a council by-election in the Rhondda ward have been announced and have had their say as to why they believe they should be the area’s next councillor. Police and Crime Commissioner elections are held in 40 police force areas covering England & Wales. He himself spent the last 3 years refusing to back his predecessors’ deal, which is a version of the deal currently on offer and completely ignores the needs of Wales. Skip to main content Rhondda Cynon Taf. the digital infrastructure needed for a 21st century democracy, Copyright © 2021 Democracy Club Community Interest Company No: 09461226. LAB. In my children's school, I recently helped secure a grant to support forces families. "As someone who lives in the Rhondda, I am extremely aware of the damage caused to our community by the Tories’ obsession with austerity and Labour’s lack of vision and leadership in Cardiff Bay. Since then, he's been trying to drive change in the sport, Several coronavirus cases in Welsh Government staff led to Mark Drakeford self isolating - health minister Vaughan Gething, Mr Gething led the Welsh Government press conference while the First Minister self-isolates, Tributes paid to bus driver who died with Covid-19, Dad-of-two David Jones, 63, was also a well-known bus driver in his community, Two-timing boyfriend smashed up woman's Range Rover and strangled her when she learned the truth, Jason Fluck also broke into the woman's home and stole a £700 pair of shoes when she ended their relationship after learning he had a long-term partner. Rhondda is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The chart below shows the historical percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each candidate in the 2019 Rhondda Parliamentary election. As there are two separate votes in Welsh Assembly elections, the first graph and table shows the votes for the candidates in the constituency vote. Also, however, it is one of eight constituencies in the South Wales Central electoral region, which elects four additional members, in addition to eight constituency members, to produce a degree of proportional representation for the region as a whole. "I am devoted to Wales and would not raise my children anywhere else. Our. Your chance to find out more about the people standing in the General Election in Rhondda Originally from Glasgow where I studied for a BSc (Hons) and a PhD in Phramacology at the University of Glasgow, I have lived in Cardiff since 1994. RCT Conservatives are celebrating a terrific set of election results in Rhondda Cynon Taf - coming second in every seat. A 16-year-old girl has died after police were called to reports of a stabbing. I have loved every aspect of helping improve the local community.". on Thursday 12 December 2019. That means giving pensioners real dignity in their retirement, ensuring every young person gets a decent start in life, tackling the climate emergency and ending the economic and political predominance of London over the rest of Britain. Want to keep up to date on Welsh politics? The Rhondda Leader. The following is a list of candidates running for office in the 2019 Rhondda Parliamentary election. 29th November 2019. In the 2017 General Election his majority was 13,746. The current MP is Chris Bryant of the Labour Party, first elected at the 2001 general election. It elects one Assembly Member by the first past the post method of election. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. We can deliver on our plan however many MPs we get, using Private Members Bills to pass key legislation but the more MPs we get into Parliament, the more effective we’ll be. Suggest a missing candidate here. Media Centre. ️ Rhondda Cynon Taff local by-election ️ Rhondda ward by-election. Elected: Eleri Megan Griffiths Also, however, it is one of eight constituencies in the South Wales Central electoral region, which elects four additional members, in addition to eight constituency members, to produce a degree of proportional representation for the region as a whole. Rhondda is a constituency of the Senedd. Rhondda East by-election, 1933: | The |Rhondda East by-election, 1933| was a |parliamentary by-election| held on 28 March 1... World Heritage Encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. Mr Bryant recently lost his bid to become Speaker of the House of Commons, where he hoped to take over from John Bercow. From Abergavenny, Hannah is 36 years old and describes herself as a very proud Mother to Hattie, five, and Hugo four. ", When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. So, I completely support the introduction Proportional Representation". I would give the final say to the people.". Rhondda; County constituency for the House of Commons: Boundary of Rhondda in Wales. "I would dramatically increase investment in the NHS, run a major national campaign to recruit more staff like pathologists, physiotherapists and radiologists, give NHS staff a pay rise, mount a special campaign to get more GPs for the Valleys and make sure Boris Johnson can never hand our NHS over to Donald Trump and big business in the US.". Scotland is leading the way. The Communist, Arthur Horner, was ... Rhondda East by-election, 1933 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Labour: William Mainwaring: 14,127 : 42.5 -25.6 : Communist: Arthur Horner: 11,228 33.8 +1.9 Liberal: William D. Thomas 7,851 23.6 New: Majority 2,899 8.8 Turnout: 33,206 74.9 Labour hold: Swing: Aftermath. Rhondda is a constituency of the Senedd.It elects one Member of the Senedd by the first past the post method of election. 30th March 1912 Previous Issue . Total votes. Candidates. See the candidates and results in your constituency. The Democratic Dashboard has everything you need to know about the UK elections in your area. "I want more to be done to tackle injustice and inequalities and to ensure that governments do more to enable and empower people to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or upbringing, by providing support where required to enhance opportunities for everyone.". Check out the 2017 elections on Democratic Dashboard. Boris Johnson’s deal risks jobs, the economy and the environment. Labour Hold Chris Bryant . Home; About us; News; Get involved; Events; Contact; Meet … If you're elected and Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is back in the Commons, how would you vote? was held Aberaman North; Candidate Party Votes Result; Andrew CHAINEY : The Cynon Valley Party: 512 : Linda DE VET: Welsh Labour: 671: Elected: Sheryl EVANS: Welsh Labour: 646: Elected: Laura OWEN: Plaid Cymru - The Party Of Wales: 357 : Aberaman South. Rhondda is a constituency of the National Assembly for Wales. I know from my own stage 3 skin cancer this year that swift diagnosis and treatment saves lives, but that costs money. My time in the Army ignited in me, a steadfast belief for fighting, unrelentingly, for what is right and if elected to parliament, I would work tirelessly for my constituents to ensure they received every opportunity, socially and economically, in line with the rest of the UK. 5 candidates stood in Rhondda ward. View The Council's Political Makeup depicted in a bar chart and colour coded map. Share this page on Twitter The constituency voted leave by 60%, according to estimates from the Commons Library. What is the biggest issue you think Wales is facing and what will you do about it? RCT Conservative recently held a 'Meet the Candidates' night at the Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, allowing members and residents an opportunity to question their conservatives candidates - we were even joined by Regional Assembly Member Andrew RT Davies. Something went wrong, please try again later. "We need more funding for our key public services in Wales (such as our NHS, schools, transport infrastructure and action to tackle the climate crisis), but as most economic experts agree we are likely to be worse off financially and have less funding to spend on these vital services if Brexit goes ahead. WALES Local Council Elections Rhondda, Cynon, Taff. "I have consistently supported the Prime Minister, I think Boris is a decisive leader and I would not hesitate to back his deal in the Commons. The second graph shows how many votes and seats each party received in the top-up regional vote, along with the 4 AMs elected in your region. "I am married to Matthew and for the last 25 years, I’ve worked as a TV Drama producer, creating and producing series such as Iechyd Da, Teulu and Byw Celwydd for S4C. Con Seats: 4 Change in seats: +3; Lab Seats: 47 Change in seats: −13; Lib Dem Seats: 1 Change in seats: 0; Plaid Seats: 18 Change in seats: +9; UKIP Seats: 0 Change in seats: 0; Other Seats: 5 Change in seats: +1; Share this page. "There are many serious issues currently facing Wales, including the environmental crisis and the lack of employment opportunities for young people in our communities. error_outline Welcome to the Senedd's new website. Hannah Jarvis, Conservative candidate for Rhondda (Image: Hannah Jarvis) From Abergavenny, Hannah is 36 years old and describes herself as … Summary of the key information for the 2017 general election. The Rhondda constituency has long been associated with the Labour party, and Chris Bryant has been MP since 2001. Democracy Club is a UK-based Community Interest Company that builds Born in Cardiff, the 57-year-old has been MP for the Rhondda since 2001. Find out more about page archiving. "I have an Army background, I was with the Royal Welsh Regiment and served in Iraq during the war in 2007 and later in Cyprus and Canada. Skip to main content. The Rhondda East by-election, 1933 was a parliamentary by-election held on 28 March 1933 for the British House of Commons constituency of Rhondda East in Wales.. Summary.