After just 18 months as an MP Jo Johnson has been given a parliamentary private secretary post. Mr Johnson was elected as MP for Orpington in the May 2010 general election and last night (January 3) appointed in his new role.

As well as representing his constituents he is now also the parliamentary private secretary to the minister of state for business and enterprise Mark Prisk MP.

Orpington Conservative Association chairman Brian Cooke said: "We are delighted that our very hard working and well respected MP has been appointed to the Government only just over 18 months after being first elected to the House of Commons.  Having worked closely with Jo I know that he will bring great skill and tact to this role and we in Orpington are delighted for Jo in this promotion."

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