Thank you Monday, 15 July, 2024 They say a week is a long time in politics and that couldn’t be more true with the election only just a week or so ago. Now that my Parliamentary office has been emptied, my pass has been deactivated, my meetings have begun on my team’s redundancies and winding down has started, I felt it would be the right time to write my final post (for now at least) with some distance from the election result... Local NewsWestminster News
A Brilliant Summer Fete at Cherry Tree Primary School! 8th July 2023 Cherry Tree Primary School in Watford held their annual summer fete today. This brilliant event, organised by the amazing Kristy who leads the very dedicated... Local News
Transforming Lives through Upskilling and Employment Support in Hertfordshire 7th July 2023 Step2Skills, the Adult Community Learning and Employment Support service from Hertfordshire County Council, continues to make a positive impact on the lives of... Local News
Watford General Virtual Hospital Programme awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards 6th July 2023 West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust celebrated further success at the Annual NHS Parliamentary Awards as the Virtual Hospital Programme was recognised for... Westminster News
Dean Russell MP hands 'Baton of Hope' to the Mental Health Minister at Number 10 6th July 2023 In the summer of 2023, a powerful symbol of hope made its way across towns and cities in the UK, culminating in London today. The Baton Of Hope UK initiative... Westminster News
A Watershed Moment: The Shark Fins Act Receives Royal Assent 5th July 2023 The Shark Fins Act receives Royal Assent today. The Act institutes a ban on the import and export of detached shark fins, including products containing them... Westminster News
Celebrating 75 Years of the NHS: A Remarkable Journey in Watford 5th July 2023 As the National Health Service reaches its 75th anniversary, it is a moment of real pride and gratitude for the people of Watford and communities across the... Local News
Local Doctor Niall Keenan is nominated to attend a Number 10 Downing Street Reception for NHS Champions 5th July 2023 Dr. Niall Keenan, a highly accomplished and dedicated cardiologist, has been nominated by Dean Russell MP to be celebrated as a local NHS champion at a... Local News
Transport Minister visits Watford to launch expansion of Pay As You Go ticketing 4th July 2023 Rail Minister Huw Merriman visited Watford this morning following the announcement that more than 50 rail stations across the South-East will convert to Pay As... Local News
Find a Grant 30th June 2023 Dean is delighted to advise that the Government has placed all Government Grants in one place which will be hugely helpful for any charity, individual or... Reports