Labour has won 27 of Wales' 32 seats and wiped out all the Conservatives in Wales
NEWS
By Ruth Mosalski
Political Editor
5 JUL 2024
Nine of Wales' 13 new MPs at this election
Labour has won the general election although its vote share did go down in Wales. Labour wiped out the Conservatives in Wales and 27 of the total 32 constituencies are represented by Labour.
Plaid Cymru had what the party's leader called a "stunning" night taking four seats, double the number expected at the beginning of the campaign. They now have MPs representing Dwyfor Meirionnydd, Ceredigion Preseli, Ynys Mon and Caerfyrddin.
The Conservatives had a disastrous night with five secretaries of state for Wales losing their seats, four who were standing in Wales.
READ MORE: General Election 2024 results live in Wales as Labour wins landslide but Plaid take key seats
Labour has won the general election although its vote share did go down in Wales. Labour wiped out the Conservatives in Wales and 27 of the total 32 constituencies are represented by Labour.
Plaid Cymru had what the party's leader called a "stunning" night taking four seats, double the number expected at the beginning of the campaign. They now have MPs representing Dwyfor Meirionnydd, Ceredigion Preseli, Ynys Mon and Caerfyrddin.
The Conservatives had a disastrous night with five secretaries of state for Wales losing their seats, four who were standing in Wales.
READ MORE: General Election 2024 results live in Wales as Labour wins landslide but Plaid take key seats
Bangor Aberconwy
Claire Hughes - LabourClaire Hughes (Image: Mike Plunkett)
The 45-year-old was born in Bangor, grew up in Penmaenmawr and live in Llanfairfechan with her family and two teenage kids. She has spent her career before politics working in the digital sector, mostly with start-ups in the technology and innovation space. Ms Hughes previously started and run a training business helping hundreds of people start a small business. Also a published author, she says she loves spending time outdoors, walking while listening to a podcast, or a power-walk with friends.
You can see the full results from the constituency here.
The 45-year-old was born in Bangor, grew up in Penmaenmawr and live in Llanfairfechan with her family and two teenage kids. She has spent her career before politics working in the digital sector, mostly with start-ups in the technology and innovation space. Ms Hughes previously started and run a training business helping hundreds of people start a small business. Also a published author, she says she loves spending time outdoors, walking while listening to a podcast, or a power-walk with friends.
You can see the full results from the constituency here.
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe:
David Chadwick - Liberal DemocratDavid Chadwick (Image: Welsh Liberal Democrats)
David lives in Brecon with his wife Gemma and young son William. He is a consultant in cybersecurity and became interested in politics when his grandfather took him to see the steelworks in Port Talbot to see what it was like to work in a blast furnace saying it showed him the link between industry and politics.
The full results are here.
David lives in Brecon with his wife Gemma and young son William. He is a consultant in cybersecurity and became interested in politics when his grandfather took him to see the steelworks in Port Talbot to see what it was like to work in a blast furnace saying it showed him the link between industry and politics.
The full results are here.
Cardiff West
Alex Barros-Curtis - Labour
Alex Barros-Curtis (Image: Labour Party)
The first time MP for this constituency is Labour's Alex Barros-Curtis. Born and brought up in north Wales, he went to Gronant Primary School and Prestatyn High School, with some time spent in St. Asaph as a member of its Cathedral Male Voice Choir.
His mum was a teacher and my and dad a police officer.
He moved to London to study law at the London School of Economics and qualified at one of the world’s largest law firms and has worked for charities and organisations, as well as the Labour Party as its principal legal adviser.
He is a Liverpool FC and music fan and loves music. He very nearly trained to become a professional pianist instead of a lawyer. The full results are here.
The first time MP for this constituency is Labour's Alex Barros-Curtis. Born and brought up in north Wales, he went to Gronant Primary School and Prestatyn High School, with some time spent in St. Asaph as a member of its Cathedral Male Voice Choir.
His mum was a teacher and my and dad a police officer.
He moved to London to study law at the London School of Economics and qualified at one of the world’s largest law firms and has worked for charities and organisations, as well as the Labour Party as its principal legal adviser.
He is a Liverpool FC and music fan and loves music. He very nearly trained to become a professional pianist instead of a lawyer. The full results are here.
Caerfyrddin
Ann Davies - Plaid Cymru
Ann Davies (Image: PA)
Born and bred in Carmarthenshire, she farms in Llanarthne with husband Gareth. She's been county councillor for Llanddarog Ward since 2017 and cabinet member since 2021.
A former lecturer in early years learning at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, she's also been a peripatetic music teacher and is now the joint owner of a local children’s nursery.
In her spare time, she volunteers at the local village hall, and is county chair for a farming union.
Born and bred in Carmarthenshire, she farms in Llanarthne with husband Gareth. She's been county councillor for Llanddarog Ward since 2017 and cabinet member since 2021.
A former lecturer in early years learning at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, she's also been a peripatetic music teacher and is now the joint owner of a local children’s nursery.
In her spare time, she volunteers at the local village hall, and is county chair for a farming union.
Clwyd East
Becky Gittins - Labour
Becky Gittins (Image: Mike Plunkett)
Born at Glan Clwyd and raised in Bagillt, the 29-year-old was educated at Flint High and the Alun School, Mold, and now lives in Pentre Halkyn with her husband and dog.
After university, she trained as an accountant and worked in finance and has also served as a councillor. Her job before election was as a trade union negotiator.
You can see all the details of the result here.
Born at Glan Clwyd and raised in Bagillt, the 29-year-old was educated at Flint High and the Alun School, Mold, and now lives in Pentre Halkyn with her husband and dog.
After university, she trained as an accountant and worked in finance and has also served as a councillor. Her job before election was as a trade union negotiator.
You can see all the details of the result here.
Clwyd North
Gill German - Labour
Gill German (Image: Mike Plunkett)
Brought up locally and with two children, she was a local teacher for over 20 years. She says she entered politics because she says she saw life getting more and more difficult for families.
She is the current deputy leader of Denbighshire County Council and cabinet member for education, children and families.
The full results are here.
Brought up locally and with two children, she was a local teacher for over 20 years. She says she entered politics because she says she saw life getting more and more difficult for families.
She is the current deputy leader of Denbighshire County Council and cabinet member for education, children and families.
The full results are here.
Monmouthshire
Catherine Fookes - Labour
Catherine Fookes (Image: Nathan Roach)
A mum to two boys she says she's been involved in her local community for decades, most recently as a councillor and school governor. A former chief executive of charity Women's Equality Network. She served as a board member on the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board, helping to grow and promote the industry in Wales. Before that, she advised the UK Government on organic food and farming as well as working as a campaigner for an environmental charity.
She set up the Children's Food Academy at Abergavenny Food Festival, providing children with free cookery sessions. She enjoys going to her sons' gigs, popping into her local pub and walking Beanie, the family dog.
All the result detail is here.
A mum to two boys she says she's been involved in her local community for decades, most recently as a councillor and school governor. A former chief executive of charity Women's Equality Network. She served as a board member on the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board, helping to grow and promote the industry in Wales. Before that, she advised the UK Government on organic food and farming as well as working as a campaigner for an environmental charity.
She set up the Children's Food Academy at Abergavenny Food Festival, providing children with free cookery sessions. She enjoys going to her sons' gigs, popping into her local pub and walking Beanie, the family dog.
All the result detail is here.
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Stephen Witherden - Labour
Steve Witherden (Image: Nathan Roach)
Born in Wrexham and brought up in Llantysilio and Llangollen, he lives in Acrefair. He studied at Lampeter and Aberystwyth University. He married his wife, an NHS worker, 14 years ago. They have two children. He has been a teacher in Wrexham for 18 years and has a number of union roles.
Born in Wrexham and brought up in Llantysilio and Llangollen, he lives in Acrefair. He studied at Lampeter and Aberystwyth University. He married his wife, an NHS worker, 14 years ago. They have two children. He has been a teacher in Wrexham for 18 years and has a number of union roles.
Pembrokeshire Mid and South
Henry Tufnell - Labour
Henry Tufnell (Image: Nathan Roach)
Henry Tufnell, 30, lives in St Davids and grew up in a farming family. He trained and practised as a barrister, specialising in healthcare, public and employment law, before leaving to work as an organiser for a grassroots trade union.
You can see the results page here.
Henry Tufnell, 30, lives in St Davids and grew up in a farming family. He trained and practised as a barrister, specialising in healthcare, public and employment law, before leaving to work as an organiser for a grassroots trade union.
You can see the results page here.
Swansea West
Torsten Bell - Labour
Torsten Bell (Image: Labour Party)
Aged 41, Torsten Bell is married with two children. He is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, school governor, and an honorary professor at UCL. He also has a weekly column in The Observer. His dad formerly taught at Swansea University, before spending decades working at Save the Children. He has been an economist in the Treasury during the financial crisis and trustee of the Child Poverty Action Group.
For the decade before standing for election, he led the Resolution Foundation, a national economic research charity dedicated to improving the lives of working people through better jobs, affordable housing and a more equal country
Aged 41, Torsten Bell is married with two children. He is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, school governor, and an honorary professor at UCL. He also has a weekly column in The Observer. His dad formerly taught at Swansea University, before spending decades working at Save the Children. He has been an economist in the Treasury during the financial crisis and trustee of the Child Poverty Action Group.
For the decade before standing for election, he led the Resolution Foundation, a national economic research charity dedicated to improving the lives of working people through better jobs, affordable housing and a more equal country
Vale of Glamorgan
Kanishka Narayan - Labour
Kanishka Narayan (Image: Labour Party)
Growing up in Cardiff, the 34-year-old's parents worked in hospitality and then as lawyers, he now lives in Barry. He trained as an economist and advised ministers on economics as senior adviser at the Cabinet Office and then as expert adviser to Britain’s environment secretary. He then worked in the private sector, advising FTSE boards, government finance ministries, and climatetech entrepreneurs on managing their balance sheets.
He volunteers for Citizens Advice, Trussell Trust, a mentoring scheme to help children into academia and job opportunities. He says he likes reading history and philosophy and walking.
The full detail of results is here.
Growing up in Cardiff, the 34-year-old's parents worked in hospitality and then as lawyers, he now lives in Barry. He trained as an economist and advised ministers on economics as senior adviser at the Cabinet Office and then as expert adviser to Britain’s environment secretary. He then worked in the private sector, advising FTSE boards, government finance ministries, and climatetech entrepreneurs on managing their balance sheets.
He volunteers for Citizens Advice, Trussell Trust, a mentoring scheme to help children into academia and job opportunities. He says he likes reading history and philosophy and walking.
The full detail of results is here.
Wrexham
Andrew Ranger - Labour
Andrew Ranger (Image: Mike Plunkett)
The 53-year-old moved to Wrexham 25 years ago. Following a 27-year career in the hospitality industry, starting as a kitchen porter, and finishing as a hotel general Manager, he then became an accountant.
A community councillor he says he enjoys travelling as well as going to music concerts, the theatre, and is an avid reader – especially of science fiction and fantasy novels.
The 53-year-old moved to Wrexham 25 years ago. Following a 27-year career in the hospitality industry, starting as a kitchen porter, and finishing as a hotel general Manager, he then became an accountant.
A community councillor he says he enjoys travelling as well as going to music concerts, the theatre, and is an avid reader – especially of science fiction and fantasy novels.
Ynys Mon
Llinos Medi - Plaid Cymru
Llinos Medi (Image: Plaid Cymru)
The first ever female leader of Ynys Mon council, Llinos Medi was first elected as a councillor in 2013 and re-elected in 2017, becoming leader aged 35. She is divorced and has two children.
You can read the full results here.
The first ever female leader of Ynys Mon council, Llinos Medi was first elected as a councillor in 2013 and re-elected in 2017, becoming leader aged 35. She is divorced and has two children.
You can read the full results here.
Ben Lake wins Ceredigion Preseli for Plaid Cymru
Published July 5, 2024
By Tom Sinclair
BEN LAKE has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli, securing Plaid Cymru’s hold on the seat in tonight’s election.
Ben retained his seat with a total of 21,738 votes, outperforming the Liberal Democrats and Labour. This marks the third consecutive election victory for Lake, who first claimed the seat from Liberal Democrat Mark Williams in 2017 and successfully defended it against Conservative Aled Thomas in 2019.
In his victory speech, Ben expressed his gratitude, stating: “I would like to thank everybody including my competitors who have been part of a great campaign.”
The full election results for Ceredigion Preseli are as follows:
Plaid Cymru,Ben LakeVotes 21,738
Share 46.9%
Share change +15.8
Liberal Democrat,Mark WilliamsVotes 6,949
Share 15.0%
Share change +0.4
Labour,Jackie JonesVotes 5,386
Share 11.6%
Share change -9.2
Reform UK,Karl PollardVotes 5,374
Share 11.6%
Share change +7.6
Conservative,Aled ThomasVotes 4,763
Share 10.3%
Share change -18.0
Green,Tomos BarlowVotes 1,864
Share 4.0%
Share change +2.7
Workers Party of Britain,Taghrid Al-MawedVotes 228
Share 0.5%
Share change +0.5
Mark Williams, who came second for the Liberal Democrats, commented: “It’s better than coming third. Second this time. It was a positive campaign and I’m very grateful for all the votes. Clearly Ben won an emphatic victory and deserves praise.
“Many issues are unresolved, however, and me and my party will continue to campaign on them.”
Published July 5, 2024
By Tom Sinclair
BEN LAKE has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli, securing Plaid Cymru’s hold on the seat in tonight’s election.
Ben retained his seat with a total of 21,738 votes, outperforming the Liberal Democrats and Labour. This marks the third consecutive election victory for Lake, who first claimed the seat from Liberal Democrat Mark Williams in 2017 and successfully defended it against Conservative Aled Thomas in 2019.
In his victory speech, Ben expressed his gratitude, stating: “I would like to thank everybody including my competitors who have been part of a great campaign.”
The full election results for Ceredigion Preseli are as follows:
Ceredigion Preseli results
Plaid Cymru,Ben LakeVotes 21,738Share 46.9%
Share change +15.8
Liberal Democrat,Mark WilliamsVotes 6,949Share 15.0%
Share change +0.4
Labour,Jackie JonesVotes 5,386Share 11.6%
Share change -9.2
Reform UK,Karl PollardVotes 5,374Share 11.6%
Share change +7.6
Conservative,Aled ThomasVotes 4,763Share 10.3%
Share change -18.0
Green,Tomos BarlowVotes 1,864Share 4.0%
Share change +2.7
Workers Party of Britain,Taghrid Al-MawedVotes 228Share 0.5%
Share change +0.5
Mark Williams, who came second for the Liberal Democrats, commented: “It’s better than coming third. Second this time. It was a positive campaign and I’m very grateful for all the votes. Clearly Ben won an emphatic victory and deserves praise.
“Many issues are unresolved, however, and me and my party will continue to campaign on them.”
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