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Newport East

Current MP, latest election result, geographic context and official constituency information.

At a glance

Current MP
Jessica Morden
Party
Labour
Latest election
4 July 2024
Electorate
76,683
Turnout
50.2%
Majority
9,009

Where is Newport East?

The map shows this constituency alongside neighbouring parliamentary constituencies for geographic context.

Newport East Torfaen Monmouthshire Newport West and Islwyn North Somerset Cardiff East Bristol North West Cardiff North Caerphilly Bristol Central Cardiff South and Penarth Bristol South Filton and Bradley Stoke Bristol East Bristol North East Cardiff West Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney North East Somerset and Hanham Thornbury and Yate Pontypridd Vale of Glamorgan Stroud Forest of Dean Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe Wales
Newport East

Boundary data: ONS Open Geography Portal.

Local context

About this constituency

Newport East is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Jessica Morden (Labour) since July 2024.

Current MP

Jessica Morden MP

Labour

Represents Newport East in the House of Commons.

Latest election

2024 General Election

Held on 4 July 2024

Winning party
Labour
Majority
9,009
Turnout
50.2%
Full candidate result (8 candidates)
CandidatePartyVotesShareChange
Jessica MordenElectedLabour16,37042.5%-5.0%
Tommy ShortReform UK7,36119.1%13.0%
Rachel BucklerConservative6,48716.8%-19.4%
Jonathan ClarkPlaid Cymru2,2395.8%3.2%
Lauren JamesGreen Party2,0925.4%3.6%
John MillerLiberal Democrat2,0455.3%-0.4%
Pippa BartolottiIndependent1,8024.7%
Mike FordHeritage Party1350.4%

Election data comes from UK Parliament. Turnout percentage is calculated by Project Open Gov from Parliament's turnout and electorate figures.

People and place

A population and household snapshot for Newport East, using validated House of Commons Library constituency datasets.

Estimated population116,957
EstimateMid-2024 estimate
Region / nationWales

Age profile

0 to 1722.9% · 26,836 people
18 to 247.3% · 8,501 people
25 to 3415.9% · 18,554 people
35 to 4920.0% · 23,427 people
50 to 6418.0% · 21,008 people
65 and over15.9% · 18,631 people

Population figures are mid-2024 estimates from the House of Commons Library. Project Open Gov calculates the estimated population shown above by summing the six published age-band counts. View population source ↗

Home ownership and renting

Housing tenure shows how households in this constituency described their home at the most recent census.

45,644 householdsCensus 2021
Home owners59.6% · 27,200 households
Private renters18.8% · 8,583 households
Social renters20.7% · 9,440 households
Other tenure0.9% · 421 households

“Other tenure” combines shared ownership and households recorded as living rent free.

Housing-tenure figures come from the most recent census: 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2022 in Scotland. View housing-tenure source ↗

Household composition

A broad view of household types in this constituency. Project Open Gov uses the four broad groups supplied by the Commons Library so the presentation remains consistent across the UK.

45,641 householdsCensus 2021
One-person households31.0% · 14,154 households
Families with dependent children30.1% · 13,752 households
Other single-family households35.0% · 15,958 households
Other household types3.9% · 1,777 households

Household-composition figures come from the Commons Library constituency dataset. The source uses census data and Project Open Gov displays its broad household groups rather than attempting to harmonise the detailed categories itself. View household-composition source ↗

Disability and day-to-day activities

The source records whether day-to-day activities are limited and uses separate person-level tables for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

110,087 people in the source baseCensus 2021Source comparison: England & Wales
Day-to-day activities limited a lot9.9% · 10,857 people
Day-to-day activities limited a little10.5% · 11,586 people
Not disabled under the Equality Act79.6% · 87,644 people

Comparison note: the workbook uses different source terminology across the UK: England & Wales uses “Disabled under the Equality Act”, while Scotland and Northern Ireland use “Disabled” / “Non-disabled”. Project Open Gov therefore preserves the source categories and does not present them as one single like-for-like UK legal definition.

Disability figures come from the Commons Library constituency workbook. This profile uses the person-level tables only; the workbook also contains separate household-level disability tables which are not used here. View disability source ↗

Petitions

Open UK Government and Parliament petitions that have reached at least 10,000 signatures nationally, ranked here by the number of signatures recorded in this constituency.

Petition signatures are not a poll and do not show what the constituency as a whole thinks. A person can also sign more than one petition.

Open petitionCloses 12 September 2026

Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership

Signatures in this constituency412
Signatures nationally244,689

Government response published · Debate scheduled for 29 June 2026

Open petitionCloses 6 September 2026

Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office

Signatures in this constituency338
Signatures nationally206,593

Government response published · Debate scheduled for 6 July 2026

Open petitionCloses 1 October 2026

Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership

Signatures in this constituency219
Signatures nationally196,369

Government response published · Debate scheduled for 14 September 2026

Open petitionCloses 24 September 2026

Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance

Signatures in this constituency218
Signatures nationally129,565

Government response published · 100,000-signature debate threshold reached

View 73 more petitions
Open petitionCloses 10 October 2026

Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth

Signatures in this constituency207
Signatures nationally112,993

Government response published · Debate scheduled for 7 September 2026

Open petitionCloses 21 October 2026

Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases

Signatures in this constituency117
Signatures nationally105,312

Government response published · Debate scheduled for 19 October 2026

Open petitionCloses 20 November 2026

Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks

Signatures in this constituency108
Signatures nationally118,715

Government response published · 100,000-signature debate threshold reached

Open petitionCloses 17 October 2026

Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills

Signatures in this constituency63
Signatures nationally110,856

Government response published · Debate scheduled for 6 July 2026

Signature counts come from the official UK Government and Parliament petitions data and may change while a petition remains open. Browse official petitions ↗

Funding and local projects

National Lottery grants awarded to organisations recorded in this parliamentary constituency since 4 July 2024.

The constituency is based on the recipient organisation recorded in the source data. The funded activity may sometimes take place across a wider area.

Grants recorded154
Total awarded£3,752,808

Most recent awards

National Lottery grantAwarded 30 June 2026

BWORKZ at Wellies Farm final expansion

BWORKZ

£20,000

The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment

About this award

BWORKZ - Environment - National Lottery Awards for All Wales

National Lottery grantAwarded 9 June 2026

The Morgan Family Legacy

Reality Theatre Community Interest Company

£10,000

The National Lottery Heritage Fund · Heritage

About this award

Our project aims to engage an intergenerational group of adults experiencing isolation, poor mental health, and barriers to participation in exploring and celebrating Newport’s heritage through creative practice. We will support participants to research, interpret and reimagine the legacy of the Morgan family and key local landmarks, building confidence, skills and social connection. Through structured, supported sessions and accessible site visits, participants will gain a deeper understanding of local heritage while developing creative and collaborative skills. The project will culminate in a public showcase combining visual art and performance, enabling participants to share their work and voices with the wider community. We aim to reduce loneliness, increase wellbeing, and empower participants to see themselves as contributors to cultural heritage. The project will also strengthen partnerships and create a replicable model for inclusive, community-led heritage engagement that can continue beyond the funding period.

National Lottery grantAwarded 2 June 2026

Supporting low-income families in Pillgwenlly South Wales

The Pill Trust

£19,901

The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment

About this award

The Pill Trust - Children & Young People - National Lottery Awards for All Wales

National Lottery grantAwarded 25 May 2026

Sensory inclusion for all

... and breathe

£7,325

The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment

About this award

... and breathe - Children & Young People - National Lottery Awards for All Wales

National Lottery grantAwarded 19 May 2026

Plot 4 Community Allotment

Tin Shed Theatre Community Interest Company

£19,923

The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment

About this award

Tin Shed Theatre Community Interest Company - Environment - National Lottery Awards for All Wales

149 more awards are available.

Source: DCMS National Lottery Grants Database. The figures shown cover awards from 4 July 2024 to 1 July 2026. View official grants data ↗

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