Gerald Jones (born 21 August 1970) is a Welsh Labour Party politician, serving as Assistant Government Whip who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, previously Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney since 2015.

Jones was elected as a Labour Councillor to Caerphilly County Borough Council in 1995, representing his home community of New Tredegar for the next 20 years.

[5][6][7] He supported Owen Smith in the failed attempt to replace Jeremy Corbyn in the 2016 Labour leadership election.

In June 2023, Jones defeated Beth Winter to be selected as the Labour candidate for Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon at the 2024 general election.

[17] The seat was ultimately renamed Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in the final recommendations published late in the month.