Watford general election result: Meet new MP Matt Turmaine

Labour’s Matt Turmaine has just been elected as the new MP for Watford.

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Members in Watford selected Matt Turmaine as their candidate for the election. Turmaine has been a councillor on Watford council since 2012, representing Holywell ward.

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