He may be hoping to build upon Watford’s business industry as the next mayor – but it has emerged the Conservative candidate has lost four different elections across the UK over the past two years.

George Jabbour was chosen last month to stand as Mayor of Watford when Liberal Democrat Dorothy Thornhill steps down next May.

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The 35-year-old moved from Syria to the UK in 2004 to work in different investment and engineering industries, but has lived and travelled extensively across the nation in his bid to “serve the country”.

In May this year, he came second in Doncaster’s mayoral race. 

Three months earlier in February, he came 13th out of 14 during the election of members of the Northern Ireland Assembly for the Belfast South Constituency.

Mr Jabbour also came second in Welsh Assembly elections in Bridgend in May 2016.

He came third in the the Inverclyde County constituency, in Scotland, in the May 2015 general election.

He admitted he chose to stand in so many different parts of the UK to strengthen “the precious bond between the people of every part of our country”.

Mr Jabbour said: “As an immigrant who moved to UK thirteen years ago, I believe that the strength of the United Kingdom is built upon the vigorous links between all parts of the country. This is why I campaigned for Scotland to remain a part of the UK and why I have travelled extensively to campaign in every region of my new home.

“The full name of my party is the Conservative and Unionist Party. Therefore, as a proud Conservative, the precious bond between the people of every part of our country is very dear to my heart. So it is not a coincidence that I chose to live and stand as a candidate in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Yorkshire in the past.

“By winning the election next May, I will be able to use my unique political and campaigning experience, my skills and my business background for the benefit of the community in Watford, so I can serve the country that gave me a home, an education, a job and empowered me to start my small business."