December 2021
As we look towards 2022, now is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months. One of my highlights was securing new legislation to ensure hospitality workers will retain 100% of their tips through my ‘Tips Bill’ in a huge win for hospitality staff.
I hosted the Inaugural Watford Environmental & Food Waste Summit to discuss how we can ensure good food is not wasted, and that we are eradicating single-use plastic.
I also welcomed the creation of the NHS Reserves Programme. Ever since I suggested this scheme at Prime Minister’s Questions last year, I have been amazed by the support from NHS staff and colleagues in Parliament.
I have continued to focus on homelessness. I am proud to have successfully lobbied for over £4 million for Watford however, this time of year serves as a poignant reminder that there is still more to do and will continue to be one of my priorities.
I also spent time on the Online Safety Bill Committee to perform pre-legislative scrutiny on ground-breaking legislation aimed at making the internet a safer place and holding social media platform to account.
My office and I are here to help with any Watford related issue so please get in touch. My email is dean.russell.mp@parliament.uk and you can sign up to my newsletter to receive regular updates about my work in Watford and Westminster https://www.deanrussell.co.uk/
When Covid rules allow, I really enjoy welcoming groups to Parliament for a tour. Please let me know If this would be of interest to you.
Sending you my best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
