Summary

  • Labour wins the Newport West parliamentary by-election

  • New MP Ruth Jones says she will stand up for the people, the jobs and the economy of Newport West

  • Turnout was 37.1%

Live Reporting

Andy Roberts, David Deans and Ruth Thomas

  1. Good evening

    Welcome to our coverage of the Newport West by-election.

    People in the constituency have been voting to elect a new MP following the death of Paul Flynn in February. Our reporters will bring you the latest on the count followed by the result when it is announced. Stay with us.

    Aerial view of Newport