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Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Newport West and Islwyn. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyNewport West and Islwyn
Current membership from4 April 2019
Parliament member ID4716
Constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority8,868
Constituency turnout55.4%
Electorate75,785
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Newport West and Islwyn election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 4 April 2019.
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Government, opposition and committee roles
Previous appointments
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)Aug 2020 – May 2024
Current committee memberships
Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy StatementsJun 2025 – Present
Liaison Committee (Commons)Dec 2024 – Present
Welsh Affairs CommitteeSep 2024 – Present
Previous committee memberships
Welsh Grand CommitteeJan 2022 – May 2024
Welsh Affairs CommitteeJun 2020 – May 2024
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade CommitteeMay 2020 – Sep 2020
Environmental Audit CommitteeMay 2019 – Nov 2019
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Parliamentary activity and voting
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Newport West and Islwyn
Ruth Jones is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn, with the current Commons membership beginning 4 April 2019.
Parliamentary record →Newport West and Islwyn
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 8,868 votes.
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