Visit to Watford Foodbank Friday, 12 April, 2024 Watford Foodbank is led by a hard working and dedicated team who work together to support people in Watford. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with the new manager, Jane Havlin. Jane shared with me her plans going forward to expand into mental health support. This approach demonstrates the commitment of the charity to supporting the person and not just addressing the immediate needs. The... Local News
Launch of new Health and Wellbeing event in Parliament 31st January 2024 Dean Russell was delighted to host the launch of the Health and Wellbeing event in Parliament alongside the Watford South Asian Community. The event marked the... Local News
Pharmacy First Launch 31st January 2024 Today, the government launch Pharmacy First. This scheme will allow pharmacists to treat 7 common health conditions such as sinusitis & earache without patients... Speeches in Parliament
Watford MP visits Courtland Lodge Care Home 26th January 2024 Dean Russell MP visited Courtland Lodge Care Home, where he spent time talking to residents and staff about life in the home. Dean’s visit started with a... Local News
Cutting taxes for 27 million working people 26th January 2024 Over the coming days, 27 million people will benefit from our National Insurance tax cuts in their pay , easing pressures on people’s finances by putting more... Local News
Local Watford MP joins panel discussion on LBC 25th January 2024 Dean was pleased to join the panel discussion on LBC. You can watch the full episode below. Local News
Watford MP welcomes Over £600 Million Boost for Local Authorities 25th January 2024 Dean Russell welcomed the UK Government's announcement of £600 million into England’s local authorities. Half a billion pounds will also be given to councils... Local News
Launch of 'What is the lifetime cost of a disability' 24th January 2024 Dean was pleased to attend the launch of the 'What is the lifetime cost of a disability' report commissioned from The Epilepsy Society and written by the Office... Local News
Dean Russell MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 24th January 2024 Dean Russell MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those... Local News
MP raises new era of AI-Assisted Crime in landmark speech on AI Scams in Parliament 24th January 2024 Dean Russell MP led a debate in the House of Commons on protecting consumers from artificial intelligence scams (or AI scams). The speech was responded to by... Local News