Orpington MP, Jo Johnson, has been promoted in the House of Commons.  The Conservative Party announced Mr Johnson will act as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Mark Prisk, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise.  

Mr Johnson said: "I am thrilled to be joining Mark Prisk as his PPS and I look forward to supporting him in his vital role delivering sustainable, shared and balanced growth right across the UK.  This means reducing regulation, investing in skills, and promoting trade with new and emerging markets."

Mr Johnson, who was elected to this seat at the general election in 2010, is a former editor of the Financial Times' Lex newspaper column, which is highly regarded in the world of global finance and commerce.  He is the youngest brother of London Mayor Boris.