Reform UK candidate · stood 2024
Gareth Thomas.
Stood for Reform UK in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare at the 2024 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 9 with 8,344 votes (23.7%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Jones✓ elected | Lab | 15,791 | 44.8% |
| Gareth Thomas | Ref | 8,344 | 23.7% |
| Francis Whitefoot | PC | 4,768 | 13.5% |
| Amanda Jenner | Con | 2,687 | 7.6% |
| Jade Smith | LD | 1,276 | 3.6% |
| Peter Griffin | Green | 1,231 | 3.5% |
| Anthony Cole | WPB | 531 | 1.5% |
| Lorezo De Gregori | Ind | 375 | 1.1% |
| Bob Davenport | — | 212 | 0.6% |
Majority 7,447 · 35,215 votes cast.
The seat now
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare is represented by Gerald Jones (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare →
Reform UK in 2024
Gareth Thomas was one of 608 Reform UK candidates at the 2024 General Election — 5 won their seats, 603 did not. See the Reform UK →