Labour Party MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare.
Gerald Jones is the Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Jones broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Supports government defence investment in Wales and seeks assurance that supply chain businesses across south Wales valleys will benefit from increased skilled jobs.”
“Removal of two-child cap will lift 2,600 children in Merthyr Tydfil from poverty; fuel price anomalies in Merthyr need CMA investigation; General Dynamics Ajax production must be s…”
“Safety is paramount; supports General Dynamics and the 700 workers in Merthyr Tydfil; urges swift investigation conclusion and ministerial engagement with workforce to provide reas…”
“Welcomes £505m additional investment via Barnett formula and contrasts collaborative two-Labour-government approach with 14 years of Conservative neglect.”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Culture Community | celebratory | “💛 World Autism Awareness Day 2026 This year’s theme, “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Meaning,” encourages us to recognise the dignity and value of autist…” |
Select, joint and other committees Jones currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill | Member | Select |
| Welsh Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Jones sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 1 | 33.3% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 33.3% |
| Wales Office | 1 | 33.3% |
Whether announcements on the Ajax programme can be made during the pre election period.
As I confirmed to the House during Defence Oral Questions on 16 March 2026, we have received the final Army safety investigation report, and work is ongoing to agree next steps. The department continues to engage with General Dynamics on th…read full →
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
The increased defence budget will help both grow our economy and our thriving defence sector in Wales.I was pleased to welcome the Defence Secretary to Cardiff Castle with the First Minister to sign our landmark £50m Wales Defence Growth De…read full →
Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on protecting children and young people from online harms.
I met and made clear to Ofcom’s chief executive that keeping children safe online is my top priority.Since taking post I’ve already strengthened the Online Safety Act: to make encouraging self-harm and cyber-flashing priority offences, so s…read full →
A Trustee of a local charity, Phillipstown Residents and Community Association.
A Trustee of a local charity, Phillipstown Residents and Community Association.
Date interest arose: 11 May 2018
(Registered 9 March 2023) |
Name: Tyrone Powell
Name: Tyrone Powell
Relationship: Partner
Role: Senior Parliamentary Assistant
Working pattern: Full time
(Registered 4 June 2015) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 18 Apr 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 215,707 | 76.8% |
| Office Costs | 30,861 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation | 25,743 | 9.2% |
| MP Travel | 5,285 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous | 2,700 | 1.0% |
| Total · 137 claims | 280,829 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Jones on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | 15,791 | 44.8% | Won |
| 2019 | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | 16,913 | 52.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | 22,407 | 66.8% | Won |
| 2015 | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | 17,619 | 53.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald JonesWON | Lab | 15,791 | 44.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare →