A Welsh Labour MP has posted an angry thread after losing a selection contest to represent Labour in a newly-enlarged constituency at the next general election. Cynon Valley MP Beth Winter lost out to Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones for the new seat.
Ms Winter has said she is considering her options after failing to be selected to stand for Labour at the next election in the redrawn parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon. Under the plans brought in by the UK Government the current 40 Welsh constituencies will be reduced to 32.
Posting on Twitter Beth Winter said: "I'm disappointed by this very close result and the unjust manner in which it came about, which leaves major questions outstanding. In this contest, I sought reselection as Labour's candidate on a platform of solidarity with striking rail workers, nurses, and teaching staff, all of who I have been proud to stand with on the picket line.
