Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Gerald Jones (Labour) since May 2015.
Name: Gerald Jones
First elected: 2015-05-07
Party: Labour
Gerald Jones is the Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow Minister (Wales), Opposition Whip (Commons), and Shadow Minister (Scotland).
The people of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney have contributed a total of 2,417 signatures to 274 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
184 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Opened on Friday 15th March 2024
171 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
133 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
92 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
89 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
81 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
74 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
67 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Fund continued access to modulators drugs for Cystic Fibrosis patients
Opened on Wednesday 15th November 2023
66 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes
Opened on Wednesday 14th February 2024
62 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
58 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Make State Pensions tax free
Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
56 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
48 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
Opened on Monday 16th October 2023
39 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
36 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
35 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
33 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
33 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
30 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
Opened on Tuesday 28th November 2023
29 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Declare St. David's Day a public holiday in Wales
Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
25 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
48 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
133 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
184 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
81 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
58 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
92 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
67 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
36 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Make State Pensions tax free
Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
56 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the living wage.
Opened on Friday 12th January 2024
28 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
Opened on Tuesday 28th November 2023
29 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Hold a Public Inquiry into state pension age changes for women
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
16 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Abolish the TV licence and make the BBC a subscription channel
Opened on Wednesday 25th October 2023
22 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Increase funding for treatment and research into endometriosis
Opened on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
14 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Add a mobility element to Attendance Allowance
Opened on Thursday 1st February 2024
18 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Ban the sale of inappropriately sized enclosures and wheels for small animals
Opened on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
15 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Ban the sale of used power tools at car boot sales and markets
Opened on Wednesday 3rd April 2024
27 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Raise Motorway Speed Limits to 100mph and Dual Carriageways to 80mph
Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
11 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Ban the use of dogs for testing and research purposes in the UK
Opened on Friday 6th October 2023
26 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
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