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Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Gerald Jones (Labour) since May 2015.

Current MP

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).

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The people of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney have contributed a total of 3,930 signatures to 250 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.

Top petitions in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Open petitions with the most signatures
  1. Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully
    Opened on Wednesday 13th September 2023
    890 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  2. Hold a referendum on ending devolution in Wales
    Opened on Tuesday 19th September 2023
    854 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  3. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
    Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
    146 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
    Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
    73 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  9. 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

  10. Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
    Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
    62 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  11. Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes
    Opened on Wednesday 14th February 2024
    58 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  12. Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 20 days a year
    Opened on Wednesday 13th September 2023
    55 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  13. Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
    Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
    53 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  14. Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
    Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
    47 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  15. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    45 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  16. Reform the Grocery Supply Code of Practice to better protect farmers
    Opened on Thursday 14th September 2023
    45 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  17. Deport all foreign and dual nationals imprisoned for a year or more
    Opened on Thursday 14th September 2023
    44 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  18. 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

  19. Change the school week to a four day week
    Opened on Monday 18th September 2023
    38 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  20. 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

Open petitions of local interest
  1. Hold a referendum on ending devolution in Wales
    Opened on Tuesday 19th September 2023
    854 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  2. Increase minimum wage for childcare staff. We are understaffed & overworked.
    Opened on Friday 22nd September 2023
    12 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  3. Declare St. David's Day a public holiday in Wales
    Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
    21 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  4. Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully
    Opened on Wednesday 13th September 2023
    890 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  5. Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 20 days a year
    Opened on Wednesday 13th September 2023
    55 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  6. Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
    Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
    47 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
    Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
    53 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  10. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
    Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
    146 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  11. 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

  12. Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
    Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
    62 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  13. 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

  14. Deport all foreign and dual nationals imprisoned for a year or more
    Opened on Thursday 14th September 2023
    44 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  15. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    45 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  16. Change the school week to a four day week
    Opened on Monday 18th September 2023
    38 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  17. Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the living wage.
    Opened on Friday 12th January 2024
    12 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  18. 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

  19. Increase funding for treatment and research into endometriosis
    Opened on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
    14 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

  20. Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
    Opened on Monday 20th November 2023
    23 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

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