Watford MP Dean Russell appointed to first ministerial role

Mr Russell was made a Parliamentary Under Secretary in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy this morning, Wednesday, September 21.

The MP said: “It is an honour and a privilege to be asked to serve in His Majesty’s Government.

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“Representing Watford, where so many diverse businesses play such an important role to our local community, I am relishing the opportunity to be able to help other businesses across the country with colleagues from the department.

“Of course, Watford and its residents remains my number one priority.

"Being the MP for our town is something that I am incredibly proud of, and my focus will continue to be on delivering the pledges that I made.”

Delighted to have been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in @beisgovuk.
It is an honour to be asked to serve in His Majesty’s Government.
I look forward to delivering existing commitments and working on new opportunities to support business across the country. https://t.co/htJh2LepOD

— Dean Russell MP (@dean4watford) September 21, 2022

A Parliamentary Under Secretary is a type of junior minister who is delegated responsibilities by a secretary of state, appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister

The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is Jacob Rees-Mogg.

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