Electionpedia.comNick Smith (Labour) won Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney in the 2024 UK general election by 12,183 votes over Niamh Salkeld (Plaid Cymru).
Nick Smith received 16,027 votes (53.56%). Niamh Salkeld received 3,844 votes (12.85%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Smith ↗Elected | Labour | 16,027 | 53.56% |
| 2 | Niamh Salkeld | Plaid Cymru | 3,844 | 12.85% |
| 3 | Hannah Jarvis | Conservative | 3,776 | 12.62% |
| 4 | Mike Whatley | Independent | 2,409 | 8.05% |
| 5 | Anne Baker | Green Party | 1,719 | 5.74% |
| 6 | Jackie Charlton | Liberal Democrat | 1,268 | 4.24% |
| 7 | Yas Iqbal | Workers Party of Britain | 570 | 1.91% |
| 8 | Robert Griffiths | Communist Party of Britain | 309 | 1.03% |
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Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney General Election Result 2024: Nick Smith Won
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