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.
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, and around the world.View post ↗
💛 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.ukView post ↗
🐾 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.View post ↗
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating here in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and to Muslim communities worldwide.View post ↗
🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and around the world! 🍀View post ↗
This Labour government is getting young people back into jobs and apprenticeships.View post ↗
💚 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 #WorldKidneyDayView post ↗
⛽ 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.View post ↗
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.
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.
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
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£211,107
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£183,732
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£25,743
Administrative services0
£5,400
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£4,523
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,767
Merthyr Self Storage0
£2,700
Waxport0
£2,452
Waxport0
£2,452
Waxport Ltd0
£2,452
Waxport Ltd0
£2,452
Waxport0
£2,452
Waxport0
£2,452
Waxport Ltd0
£2,452
0
£2,145
0
£2,145
0
£2,145
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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