Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Nick Smith · Labour Party

Wales

: 70,153

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Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Blaenau Gwent.

Recorded crime is 99% below the national average.

Current Member of Parliament

Nick Smith

Nick Smith

Labour Party

Nick Smith is the Labour MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.

Notable Votes

A vote on whether to allow a Bill to be introduced that would replace the current first-past-the-post voting system with proportional representation (specifically single transferable vote) for UK parliamentary and English local government elections. The Bill was proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, arguing the current system produces large parliamentary majorities on small vote shares.

MP voted NoAgainst party majority

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Voting at a Glance

MP in the News

Coverage of Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney has been mixed for Nick across 40 recent articles.

Positive coverage

National recognition for scheme educating about the dangers of alcoholCaerphilly Observer

'It has been the honour of my life to represent you in the Senedd'Caerphilly Observer

A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Ebbw Vale, Tredegar and Abertillery. Population 94,392. Recorded crime is 99% below the national average. Median income £26K (below average).

Latest News

Campaigners raise contamination concerns over Nant y Calch housing plans

Caerphilly Observer · 9 Apr 2026

2024 General Election

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