Dean Russell
Dean Russell FRSA (born 8 May 1976) is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Watford since the 2019 general election.[1][2]
Dean Russell | |
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| Member of Parliament for Watford | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Harrington |
| Majority | 4,433 (7.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 May 1976 Birmingham, England[1] |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | De Montfort University |
Early life
Russell is the son of Peter and Anne Russell, and was born in Birmingham.[1] He attended Park Hall School in Castle Bromwich, before studying for a BSc in Physics and Business Studies and an MPhil in Physics and Material Science at the ex-polytechnic De Montfort University. He then worked in marketing, initially with Bluewave.[3]
Political career
Russell stood for Parliament in Luton North in 2015 and Luton South in 2017, losing twice to the incumbent Labour candidate.[3]
He became MP for Watford in 2019, when the Conservatives gained the seat with 26,421 votes, a majority of 4,433 over the Labour candidate Chris Ostrowski, who received 21,988 votes.[4]
Personal life
He married Michelle in 2004; the couple have a daughter. According to Who's Who, his recreations are "painting, writing, playing the guitar" and "spending time with family".[1]
Publications
References
- "Russell, Dean, (born 8 May 1976), MP (C) Watford, since 2019". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 2020. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u294109. ISBN 9780199540884. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- "Watford parliamentary constituency - Election 2019". BBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- "Dean Russell". Watford.
- "′Watford has spoken′ - readers react to Dean Russell and Tories victory". Watford Observer. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou