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
ADRA UK Reception 20th May 2024 Dean was pleased to host the Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s Parliamentary reception, a global charity that delivers relief and development assistance... Local News
Local MP Hosts Mental Health Foundation Event in Parliament 15th May 2024 Dean Russell MP proudly sponsored a key event in Parliament, in collaboration with the Mental Health Foundation. The event was part of Mental Health Awareness... Local News
Watford FC Trust invites local MP to mark Dementia Action Week 15th May 2024 To mark Dementia Action Week, Watford FC and the club’s Community, Sports & Education Trust invited people from the community for a coffee morning at Vicarage... Local News
Motion to approve the draft Code of Practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips 14th May 2024 I have been campaigning for my Tips Bill for many years. Thank you to Virginia Crosbie MP who I worked with to make sure that this Bill became law an that... Local News
The impact of smartphones and social media on children 14th May 2024 I attended a Westminster Hall debate today on the impact of smartphones and social media on children. I asked The Minister, Saqib Bhatti MP, if he agreed with... Westminster News
‘Spiced in Watford – The Cooking Experience’ 14th May 2024 Friday marked the launch of a brilliant initiative aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing through the power of cooking. Hosted by Eva Mbiru, Founder of... Local News
The National Lottery confirms new Watford base 10th May 2024 Watford MP Dean Russell has welcomed the news that Watford will remain the home of the National Lottery “for years to come” with operator Allwyn confirming that... Local News
Watford 328 Bus Service saved by Hertfordshire Council 10th May 2024 Arriva had announced that it would sadly withdraw the 328 Service on the 2nd June, but Hertfordshire Council has stepped in and confirmed that it will be taken... Local News
Step Up for West Herts Hospitals and join the challenge! 8th May 2024 Get ready to Step Up for West Herts Hospitals and join the challenge! West Herts Hospitals Charity has teamed up with Watford FC Trust for its latest... Local News