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Stephen Woodard has accused Labour of putting the planned rebuild of Watford General Hospital 'deliberately into question'

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'Meaningless support' for new Watford General Hospital

Brett Ellis believes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is 'unworkable'. Image: PA

Brett Ellis believes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is 'unworkable'. Image: PA

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Stifling choice is worse than smoking

Matt Turmaine now receives a £91,346 annual salary as Labour's MP for Watford.

Matt Turmaine now receives a £91,346 annual salary as Labour's MP for Watford.

Local government

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Watford's new MP declares over £30k in donations

Peter Taylor says it is 'vital' the Government delives the funding for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital

Peter Taylor says it is 'vital' the Government delives the funding for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital

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'A new hospital is needed - not another review'

Matt Turmaine says he will press the case for the rebuild of Watford General Hospital when he meets the health secretary

Matt Turmaine says he will press the case for the rebuild of Watford General Hospital when he meets the health secretary

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MP 'infuriated' by delay in Watford General rebuild

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'Thank you, Watford, for the opportunity of a lifetime'

Matt Turmaine is among the many new Labour MPs getting used to their new roles. Main image: PA

Matt Turmaine is among the many new Labour MPs getting used to their new roles. Main image: PA

Getting used to life at 'Hogwarts for grown-ups'

Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania

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What we know so far about the Donald Trump assassination attempt

Prison overcrowding is a key issue facing Keir Starmer's Labour government

Prison overcrowding is a key issue facing Keir Starmer's Labour government

National government

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Labour consider plan to release prisoners after less than half of sentence served

Matt Turmaine (top) and Chris Hinchliff are among the new MPs in Hertfordshire.

Matt Turmaine (top) and Chris Hinchliff are among the new MPs in Hertfordshire.

National government

General Election 2024: Full results across Hertfordshire

Dean Russell at the election count.

Dean Russell at the election count.

General Election 2024

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Dean Russell reflects on campaign and time as Watford MP

Matt Turmaine and the successful Watford Labour team.

Matt Turmaine and the successful Watford Labour team.

General Election 2024

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Labour candidate Matt Turmaine voted in as Watford MP

Watford Leisure Centre, where the count is taking place.

Watford Leisure Centre, where the count is taking place.

General Election 2024

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Watford turnout slumps to lowest level in decades

There have been 57 Prime Ministers before Keir Starmer in the UK

There have been 57 Prime Ministers before Keir Starmer in the UK

Sir Keir Starmer

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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM

Take a look at the new Labour cabinet as PM Sir Keir Starmer appoints ministers

Take a look at the new Labour cabinet as PM Sir Keir Starmer appoints ministers

Sir Keir Starmer

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reveals new cabinet in full - see their roles

The outgoing Prime Minister said it had been a “difficult night” and apologised to Conservative candidates who had lost their seats

The outgoing Prime Minister said it had been a “difficult night” and apologised to Conservative candidates who had lost their seats

General Election

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Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for 'disastrous' Tory election campaign

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses South West Norfolk seat

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses South West Norfolk seat

General Election

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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses South West Norfolk seat

At a victory rally in central London, Sir Keir Starmer said the country could now “get its future back”.

At a victory rally in central London, Sir Keir Starmer said the country could now “get its future back”.

General Election

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'We did it': Sir Keir Starmer gives victory speech after Labour landslide win

General Election 2024 results LIVE: Updates from Watford

General Election 2024 results LIVE: Updates from Watford

General Election 2024

General Election 2024 results: Recap of the night in Watford

The ballot boxes at the Watford count.

The ballot boxes at the Watford count.

Exit poll gives Labour '99 per cent chance' of winning Watford

The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates

The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates

General Election

Electoral Commission warn of 'abuse and intimidation' at General Election 2024

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority

General Election

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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide

Dean Russell, Conservative candidate; Emma Burgham, Chief Officer, Citizens Advice Watford; Steph Sykes, Campaigns Manager, Citizens Advice Watford; Ian Stotesbury, Liberal Democrat candidate; Matt Turmaine, Labour candidate

Dean Russell, Conservative candidate; Emma Burgham, Chief Officer, Citizens Advice Watford; Steph Sykes, Campaigns Manager, Citizens Advice Watford; Ian Stotesbury, Liberal Democrat candidate; Matt Turmaine, Labour candidate

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Watford charity briefs election candidates on priorities for government

BBC News were filming in Watford today.

BBC News were filming in Watford today.

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BBC News films live in Watford as café owner rips into politics

Matt Turmaine feels there is a 'mood' for change in Watford

Matt Turmaine feels there is a 'mood' for change in Watford

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'A mood for wanting change in Watford'

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

General Election 2024

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election

Peter Taylor celebrates the local election results with his fellow Liberal Democrat councillors

Peter Taylor celebrates the local election results with his fellow Liberal Democrat councillors

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'Changes to our bus services can't come soon enough'

The Ministry of Justice plan, known as Operation Early Dawn, began on Wednesday morning

The Ministry of Justice plan, known as Operation Early Dawn, began on Wednesday morning

Emergency measures due to prison overcrowding force court delays

Dean Russell claims the changes will deliver a welfare system that's 'compassionate, fair and fit for the future'.

Dean Russell claims the changes will deliver a welfare system that's 'compassionate, fair and fit for the future'.

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'People who can work should work'

Calls for a general election have followed poor Conservative results in Hertfordshire's local elections.

Calls for a general election have followed poor Conservative results in Hertfordshire's local elections.

Local Elections 2024

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Calls for general election after poor local election results for Tories in Herts

Brett Ellis question why we bother opening the front door at election time. Main image: PA

Brett Ellis question why we bother opening the front door at election time. Main image: PA

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The return of the grinning politicos

Dean Russell MP< Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on bus services

Dean Russell MP< Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on bus services

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Watford general election candidates have say on bus services

Matt Turmaine has been talking to shop workers.

Matt Turmaine has been talking to shop workers.

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The workers who have gone from 'heroes to punch bags'

Have you got the correct photo ID ready for your visit to the local polling station on May 2?

Have you got the correct photo ID ready for your visit to the local polling station on May 2?

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Voters without photo ID issued final warning ahead of local elections

Dean Russell MP at Watford General Hospital

Dean Russell MP at Watford General Hospital

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MP claims success in 'delivering for Watford'

Dean Russell MP, Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on crime in Watford

Dean Russell MP, Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on crime in Watford

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Candidates quizzed on tackling crime in Watford

Matt Turmaine believes the May local election will be an 'unmitigated disaster' for the Conservatives. Main image: PA

Matt Turmaine believes the May local election will be an 'unmitigated disaster' for the Conservatives. Main image: PA

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Waiting a little longer for judgement day

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'Real vision for change and a local voice needed'

The teachers selected were Cheska Tyler from Cherry Tree Primary School and Michael Jones from Parmiter's School

The teachers selected were Cheska Tyler from Cherry Tree Primary School and Michael Jones from Parmiter's School

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Teachers attend special reception at 10 Downing Street

Dean Russell believes people in Watford are benefiting as a result of the Budget. Main image: PA

Dean Russell believes people in Watford are benefiting as a result of the Budget. Main image: PA

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'We are on the right track'

Alistair Strathern MP and Labour candidates Matt Turmaine, Watford parliamentary candidate, and David Taylor, for Hemel Hempstead, pledge support for a National Care Service at an event in parliament

Alistair Strathern MP and Labour candidates Matt Turmaine, Watford parliamentary candidate, and David Taylor, for Hemel Hempstead, pledge support for a National Care Service at an event in parliament

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Parliamentary candidates pledge support for National Care Service

Dean Russell MP, Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on planning issues affecting Watford

Dean Russell MP, Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on planning issues affecting Watford

Planning and development

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Candidates quizzed on whether the planning system needs reform

Labour’s parliamentary candidate Matt Turmaine, centre, and campaigners protest the latest fare hike outside Watford Junction station

Labour’s parliamentary candidate Matt Turmaine, centre, and campaigners protest the latest fare hike outside Watford Junction station

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Campaigners protest against train fare hikes

Budget 2024: What the National Insurance cut means for you

Budget 2024: What the National Insurance cut means for you

Budget 2024: What the National Insurance cut means for you

Rail fares have risen again. Main image: PA

Rail fares have risen again. Main image: PA

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'Our public services are on their knees'

This is what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in his statement today at Downing Street (March 1)

This is what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in his statement today at Downing Street (March 1)

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Rishi Sunak calls George Galloway win 'very alarming' in Downing Street statement

Peter Taylor wants to see more new towns built to help tackle the housing crisis

Peter Taylor wants to see more new towns built to help tackle the housing crisis

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'We need new towns - not more tower blocks'

Dean Russell MP, Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on Watford's night-time economy

Dean Russell MP, Matt Turmaine and Ian Stotesbury have their say on Watford's night-time economy

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Candidates quizzed on plans to help town's night-time economy survive and thrive

Matt Turmaine has praised the work the police do in difficult circumstances

Matt Turmaine has praised the work the police do in difficult circumstances

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Police in Watford 'do a great job with the resources they've got'

Jodan Henderson at a press conference after signing for Ajax. Image: PA

Jodan Henderson at a press conference after signing for Ajax. Image: PA

'A perverse game of stockpiling the best on offer'

Disposable vapes could be banned under new legislation to protect young people.

Disposable vapes could be banned under new legislation to protect young people.

Disposable vapes

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Vape shops' future 'thrown into doubt' if ban plans proceed

Ian Stotesbury outside Watford General Hospital A&E

Ian Stotesbury outside Watford General Hospital A&E

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Funding and change needed to address 'profound crisis' in healthcare

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Hertfordshire hosted the Voices for Peace event

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Hertfordshire hosted the Voices for Peace event

Young Muslims rally for peace at Vicarage Road