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Gerald Jones

Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Elected 2015-05-07

Constituency outline of Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare with neighbours greyed
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
£278.4K Expenses claimed · rank #162 of 650
£0 Donations received
2 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Gerald Jones on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, and around the world.
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Bluesky
💛 World Autism Awareness Day 2026 This year’s theme, “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Meaning,” encourages us to recognise the dignity and value of autistic people and to build communities where everyone feels understood. To find out more or get involved, visit 👇 www.autism.org.uk
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🐾 Good news for pet owners! Vet prescription fees will soon be capped at £21! Vets will also have to clearly show their prices, & any treatment over £500 must come with a written estimate (including follow‑up care). Practices will need to state whether they’re independent or part of a larger chain.
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Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating here in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and to Muslim communities worldwide.
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and around the world! 🍀
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This Labour government is getting young people back into jobs and apprenticeships.
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Bluesky
💚 World Kidney Day 2026 This year’s theme, Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet highlights how our health and the environment are closely connected. Find out more about kidney health and this year’s campaign here 👇 www.worldkidneyday.org #WorldKidneyDay
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Bluesky
⛽ As I’ve repeatedly raised the unfair fuel prices across Merthyr Tydfil in Parliament, I strongly welcome the Chancellor’s clear message today that this government will not tolerate price gouging. This is exactly the action our community needs.
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22 more recent statements available.

Said One Thing, Voted Another?

Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.

Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Absent / no vote
Free school meals for children, our universal credit uplift, and up to £575 more on the state pension thanks to protecting the triple lock are all great examples of how Labour Governments at both ends of the M4 are helping with the cost of living. Can the Secretary of State updat …
Cost of Living · 2026-04-22

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £278,380. Rank: #162 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£215,731
Office
£28,389
Accommodation
£25,743
Travel
£5,817

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 347 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £552,992. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

58 items for review
  • £25,743 Single claim of £25,743.47 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
  • £615 Single claim of £615.00 for Congestion charge & toll (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £3,767 Single claim of £3,766.50 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £836 Single claim of £835.74 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £2,700 Single claim of £2,700.00 for Removals (Miscellaneous) on 11/12/2024.
  • £1,199 Single claim of £1,198.64 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 08/10/2024.
  • £576 Single claim of £576.05 for Business rates (Office Costs) on 08/03/2024.
  • £829 Single claim of £828.95 for Business rates (Office Costs) on 08/03/2024.
  • £528 Single claim of £528.28 for Business rates (Office Costs) on 08/03/2024.
  • £648 Single claim of £648.00 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 22/01/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Moving Fees (Agency fees) on 24/10/2024.
  • £1,958 Single claim of £1,958.13 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 08/10/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 20/01/2025.
  • £600 Description / details contain MP's surname on 20/01/2025: ""
  • £2,452 Single claim of £2,451.90 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/09/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/02/2025.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/03/2025.
  • £2,452 Single claim of £2,451.90 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/06/2024.
  • £547 Single claim of £547.20 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 01/09/2024.
  • £547 Single claim of £547.20 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 01/06/2024.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/01/2025.
  • £1,820 Single claim of £1,820.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/04/2023.
  • £2,145 Single claim of £2,145.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 16/01/2024.
  • £1,820 Single claim of £1,820.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/05/2023.
  • £2,145 Single claim of £2,145.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 17/10/2023.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £491,019

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£211,107
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£183,732
31/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£25,743
29/08/2023StaffingBought-in servicesFY 23-24
Administrative services0
£5,400
12/04/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
31/03/2024MP TravelMileage - carFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£4,523
28/04/2023StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
31/03/2025MP TravelMileage - carFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,767
11/12/2024MiscellaneousRemovalsFY 24-25
Merthyr Self Storage0
£2,700
01/09/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Waxport0
£2,452
01/06/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Waxport0
£2,452
05/04/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
Waxport Ltd0
£2,452
01/06/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
Waxport Ltd0
£2,452
01/03/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
Waxport0
£2,452
01/09/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
Waxport0
£2,452
04/12/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
Waxport Ltd0
£2,452
16/01/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,145
17/10/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,145
15/02/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,145
14/03/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,145

Year on year

FY 23-24 139 claims £256,240
FY 24-25 135 claims £279,235
FY 25-26 73 claims £17,517

Travel

£11,910 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£49,858 paid across 0 nights.

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