I’ve known Nick since I taught him history at Tredegar Comprehensive. He’s compassionate, determined and understands what matters to local people: well paid jobs, good healthcare and just like Nick, getting an excellent start in life through a good education.

Jimmy Meyrick,
former Head of History for 30 years
at Tredegar Comprehensive

Blaenau Gwent deserves the best possible MP. This is a key battleground seat for Labour at the General Election and Nick Smith is the man to win it.

Carwyn Jones AM,
First Minister, Welsh Assembly

I’ve seen Nick in action for our hospice and think he’ll do a brilliant job as our MP. He understands our needs and has supported local charities 100%.

Lil James,
Hospice of the Valleys patient and champion

Nick Smith would be a superb Member of Parliament. He’s worked as a UK Director of Policy at a health charity and Campaigns Manager for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Children (NSPCC) and really made a difference in those jobs. 

Nick knows how to get things done in Parliament and would be able to stand up for you. 

Peter Hain MP,
Secretary of State for Wales

Nick Smith is a terrific campaigner and Labour champion. He won't let you down when the going gets tough.

Frank Dobson MP,
former Labour Secretary of State for Health

I want an MP that understands our local community, but also thinks of a new future for us. As a local Nick can do that and he has the real life experience to reconnect with local voters with Labour, and to work together to build a better Blaenau Gwent.

Graham Bartlett,
Cwmtillery

Nick thinks about the future and the issues that matter long term, like climate change, a sustainable environment and starting out in the job market.

Nick has the real energy and drive required to appeal to young people. He makes things happen – that’s what we need.

Gemma Rowberry,
Nantybwch

Nick’s a valleys boy who’s achieved a lot for himself. He’s had a hugely successful career. I know he wants to make sure that all local young people have the same opportunities and he’ll work tirelessly to make sure we do.

Luke Young,
Blaina

Nick will be a breath of fresh air as our MP. He’ll work really hard for the disabled and for the benefit of the whole community. He’ll make the ideal MP for us.

Hilda Barwell, Ebbw Vale

Nick comes from a local family with a coal, steel and trades union background. Nick will work on behalf of all our pensioners across the three valleys. I've always been a socialist and I'm backing Nick because of his Labour values.

Marge Moore,
former Mayor of Nantyglo and Blaina

Nick Smith has worked hard to help us raise the profile of our campaign. He has been constructive and rolled up his sleeves to help. He’s really boosted our campaign work.

Nicola Williams,
Cwm, Turn on the Lights Campaigner

Nick Smith is a first class candidate and would be a great MP for Blaenau Gwent. He is a practical, committed, hard working man and he gets things done.

Nick has the relevant life and political experience to fight for the valley communities, to persuade local voters to return to Labour, and to put the election results of the past behind us.

Oh yes, he's from Tredegar too!

Neil Kinnock

I'm delighted that Nick Smith has been selected at Labour's candidate for Blaenau Gwent. This is great news for Labour, great news for the people of Blaenau Gwent and the best news I've heard from the constituency in years.

Nick has strong local roots and will be a superb advocate. I'm confident that he will serve our people and Labour for years to come.

the late Michael Foot,
former Labour MP for Blaenau Gwent

Pic: Wikimedia Commons

The steelworkers union, Community, is supporting Nick Smith, the Labour candidate at the coming general election. Nick’s family worked at the tinplate works in Ebbw Vale and he is a union member who can do a great job standing up for us all in Parliament. Vote Labour to keep the Tories out and have a local Labour man battling for you in Blaenau Gwent.

Michael Leahy,
General Secretary, Community

The National Union of Mineworkers, South Wales Area, is supporting Nick Smith in the coming General Election. Nick is fully aware of the issues that are of concern to us within this community.  His family have worked in Cwm (Marine), Markham, Oakdale, Pochin and Tredegar Ty Tryst pits. We believe someone who has a strong connection to the locality is needed to deal with these issues, whilst also having a wider perspective and knowledge of the UK, European and Global matters as well. Nick is that person.

Wayne Thomas,
General Secretary, NUM, South Wales Area