Matt Turmaine
Profile
Matt Turmaine is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Watford since the 2024 general election. Before entering national politics, he was a Watford Borough Councillor for the Holywell ward from 2012 to 2025 and worked in health and social care for Hertfordshire County Council. Turmaine, who holds a degree in economics and modern history from the University of Birmingham, has focused his political career on local issues such as healthcare waiting times and education. He is a member of the LGBT+ community and the Unison trade union, and has been vocal on international issues, including advocating for humanitarian aid in Gaza and supporting Ukraine.
Details
- Born
- 1969 · 57 years old
- Birth place
- Amersham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Education
- St Clement Danes School, University of Birmingham
- Career
- Watford Borough Councillor, health and social care worker, public relations professional at the BBC
