Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Vale of Clwyd.
Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
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Kanishka Narayan
Labour PartyKanishka Narayan is the Labour MP for Vale of Glamorgan, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology).
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
Vote on New Clause 1 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a private member's bill on assisted dying. Based on available debate context, this was one of several amendments considered at Report Stage, with the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater presenting changes developed with government legal and health officials to make the legislation workable.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
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“Egg-cellent time for chatting with your kids about what they're seeing online this Easter | Department for Science, Innovation & Technology” — WiredGov
“Gov Reminds Parents Of Child Online Safety Push” — Digit
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Barry (Vale of Glamorgan), Rhoose and Eglwys-Brewis. Population 94,385.
Beloved Penarth café named among Wales's best -- people say 'it's magical'
Penarth Times · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£28,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,115
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
40
0 primary, 0 secondary, 40 other
Total Income Tax▼
£276m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,850
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,570
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
1 large town, 2 towns, 7 villages, rural areas — 94,394 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
38 councillors across 17 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruc | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Mark Jonathan Hooper | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Nic Hodges | May 2022 | |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Steffan Wiliam | May 2022 | |
| Buttrills | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Ian Johnson | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Susan Lloyd-Selby | May 2022 | |
| Cadoc | Labour Party | Catherine Iannucci | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Ewan Goodjohn | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Gareth Michael Ball | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Helen Payne | May 2022 | |
| Castleland | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Millie Collins | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Pamela Drake | May 2022 | |
| Court | Labour Party | Bronwen Ellen Brooks | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Sandra Davies Perkes | May 2022 | |
| Cowbridge | Conservative and Unionist Party | Charles Edward Alexander Champion | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nicholas James Wood | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Louis Charles Fisher | May 2022 | |
| Dyfan | Labour Party | Belinda Loveluck-Edwards | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Emma Jane Goodjohn | May 2022 | |
| Gibbonsdown | Labour Party | Julie Aviet | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Margaret Wilkinson | May 2022 | |
| Illtyd | Labour Party | Howard Hamilton | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Janice Charles | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Naomi Marshallsea | May 2022 | |
| Llandow | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christine Ann Cave | May 2022 |
| Llantwit Major | Llantwit First Independents | Eddie Williams | May 2022 |
| Llantwit First Independents | Gwyn John | May 2022 | |
| Llantwit First Independents | Jayne Margaret Norman | May 2022 | |
| Llantwit First Independents | Sally Margaret Hanks | May 2022 | |
| Peterston Super Ely | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Michael Morgan | May 2022 |
| Rhoose | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gillian Bruce | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Samantha Campbell | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | William Hennessy | May 2022 | |
| St Athan | Labour Party | Julie Lynch-Wilson | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Stephen James Haines | May 2022 | |
| St Brides Major | Labour Party | Carys Stallard | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jo Protheroe | May 2022 | |
| St Nicholas Llancarfan | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ian Anthony Neil Perry | May 2022 |
| Wenvoe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Russell Edward Godfrey | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 17,740 | 38.7% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 13,524 | 29.5% |
| Ref | 6,973 | 15.2% | |
| PC | 3,245 | 7.1% | |
| Green | 1,881 | 4.1% | |
| LD | 1,612 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 669 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 182 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,305 | 49.8% |
| Lab | 23,743 | 43.3% | |
| Green | 3,251 | 5.9% | |
| Ind | 508 | 0.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,501 | 47.5% |
| Lab | 23,311 | 43.4% | |
| PC | 2,295 | 4.3% | |
| LD | 1,020 | 1.9% | |
| Ind | 868 | 1.6% | |
| Green | 419 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 177 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 127 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,607 | 46.0% |
Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Lab | 16,727 | 32.6% |
| Ind | 5,489 | 10.7% | |
| PC | 2,869 | 5.6% | |
| LD | 1,309 | 2.5% | |
| Green | 1,054 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 238 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 20,341 | 41.8% |
| Lab | 16,034 | 33.0% | |
| LD | 7,403 | 15.2% | |
| PC | 2,667 | 5.5% | |
| Ind | 1,529 | 3.1% | |
| Green | 457 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 236 | 0.5% |
Kanishka Narayan appeared in 1 national article across 3 topics (11 Apr 2026 – 11 Apr 2026)
Mixed (+0.10)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Narayan receives mild credit for transparency in revealing AI security findings but provides minimal detail on mitigation measures, appearing reactive rather than proactive.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Willmore's café in Penarth has been named among Wales's best in the Oceanic Awards, recognised for its café ambience and community focus. The article highlights the business's challenges, including parking charge impacts that reduced trade by 30%, alongside plans for expansion into a second town centre location in the former HSBC building.
A family in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, has suffered severe rat infestation in their council property for over a year, forcing the mother to sleep on her sofa as her bedroom became unusable. The council has deployed a specialist contractor but the family reports ongoing issues with mould, damp, and other maintenance problems over five years of residency.
A family living in a Vale of Glamorgan Council house in Llantwit Major has been suffering from a severe rat infestation since December 2024, alongside mould, damp, and other housing issues, causing significant physical and mental health impacts. The council states it has been working on the problem and is monitoring for rodent return before completing remedial works.
A Barry resident living in a council flat on Barry Island has reported severe damp, mould, and structural issues for years, attributing health problems to the neglected conditions. Vale of Glamorgan Council acknowledges the issues and states repairs are being assessed, with a major refurbishment programme planned for the building.
A Barry-based pet care business, ZOOM-eze, is launching a self-service dog wash facility at the Cwm Talwg pub in Barry. The company offers multiple pet services including grooming, dog walking, and pet taxi transport across the Vale of Glamorgan.
A community music fundraiser event, 'From the Vale, With Love,' will be held in Penarth on April 16 to raise funds for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Organized by Vale of Glamorgan volunteers, the event features live music, Palestinian food, and community activities.
Local sports league roundup covering Vale of Glamorgan Football League results across multiple divisions for April 4, featuring competitive matches and standings updates across premier, championship, and league one levels.
A 23-year-old Barry resident pleaded guilty to stealing meat products from a supermarket in Llantwit Major on two occasions totalling £57.43 in value. He was sentenced to a conditional discharge with compensation and costs ordered by Cardiff Magistrates' Court.
Cardiff Airport has won a legal challenge from Bristol Airport over £205m in Welsh Government subsidy support. The Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected all four of Bristol's grounds for challenge, allowing the investment to continue and positioning the airport for expansion in passenger numbers, aviation training, and maintenance services.
The Welsh government has won a legal battle against Bristol Airport over a £205m subsidy to Cardiff Airport, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling the subsidy lawful. Cardiff Airport, located in Rhoose within Vale of Glamorgan, will receive the phased funding to support new facilities, routes, and cargo capacity to boost the Welsh economy.
A TikTok creator shares her experience visiting charity shops in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, finding that high prices prevented her from making purchases. The article explores broader trends of rising charity shop prices across Wales and the UK, with local shoppers commenting on expensive items in Cowbridge stores compared to other areas.
The Met Office is forecasting warm, sunny weather in Vale of Glamorgan this week, with temperatures reaching above 20°C in Penarth on Tuesday and Wednesday. This follows Wales recording its joint-fourth warmest March on record.
Wales has launched Nature Estate Cymru, a coalition of major landowners including Natural Resources Wales, national parks, the National Trust, and RSPB, to drive tree planting and protect 30% of Welsh land for nature by 2030. The Deputy First Minister visited Cwm Colhuw near Llantwit Major in Vale of Glamorgan to mark the announcement of the first Naturfa sites, which will form an ecological network across Wales.
Debbie Duncan, mother of Jay Slater who died in Tenerife in 2024, has launched a petition for 'Jay's Law' to combat online trolling and misinformation targeting grieving families. The article highlights her campaign for social media regulation, supported by Kanishka Narayan, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety.
The BBC's new period drama 'The Other Bennet Sister' was filmed in Wales, including at Dyffryn House and Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan, which served as multiple filming locations. The article highlights how Welsh landscapes and local buildings were used as substitutes for English countryside settings, showcasing the area to viewers.
The government, led by Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan, is launching a consultation on children's online safety during the Easter holidays, proposing ambitious measures including minimum age limits for social media, overnight curfews on addictive features, and restrictions on AI chatbots. The article promotes free parental guidance tools and highlights that over 38,000 people have already responded to the consultation.
Kathryn Donavan, a sauna business owner in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, discusses how her outdoor sauna facility (Môr A Sawna) opened in June 2024 offers health and social benefits to local users. She argues that saunas could become a new social hub for Welsh communities, similar to pubs, particularly given Wales' landscape and climate.
Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan reminds parents of the government's consultation on child online safety, which includes proposals for a social media ban for under-16s, overnight curfews on addictive features, and tighter AI restrictions. The consultation has received over 38,000 responses and closes on 26 May, with the government promising rapid action through new legal powers.
Farmers Pantry, a butcher's shop in Penarth, has been recognised as one of the best butchers in Wales through the 2025 British Butchery Awards. The shop is celebrated locally for its quality meats, exceptional service, and traditional butchery practices serving the Vale of Glamorgan community.
The Met Office forecasts unusually warm temperatures for Vale of Glamorgan this week, with highs of 20-21 degrees mid-week comparable to Barcelona and Spain. The article includes health and safety advice for residents during the warm spell.
A one-bedroom flat in a converted former hospital building in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, is being auctioned with a guide price of £79,000. The property is part of the Hayes Point coastal development and includes access to extensive amenities such as a gym, swimming pool, and tennis courts.
A carer from Swansea has gained significant TikTok fame reviewing custard slices across south Wales, building a following of over 50,000 people. The content creator uses the reviews as a respite from her demanding role caring for elderly relatives with dementia, and has visited bakeries and cafes throughout the region including locations in Cardiff, Newport, and Cwmbran.
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