Following a dominating win in an exciting election, Dominic Raab, Conservative MP for Esher and Walton, stepped into The House of Commons in a frontline position for the first time on Tuesday, May 18.

Mr Raab had been working behind the scenes in the House of Commons, as an aide to Dominic Grieve MP, for the past few years.

Mr Raab told the Elmbridge Guardian that while it felt very different to be in a frontline position, his knowledge of Westminster, coupled with experience outside politics, stood him in good stead to “get things done”.

After what he described as a roller-coaster election, resulting in a coalition government, Mr Raab faced an array of challenges, including a mountain of administration, made no easier by the lack of offices for the next fortnight.

Despite this, Mr Raab remained positive.

He said: “It is not ideal, but we have to try to make it deliver - especially cutting the deficit, strengthening local democracy and pioneering schools reform.”

Mr Raab also said he had already been busy locally, opening the Dittons centenary fair and training at the Foley Boxing Club in Weston Green.

He said: “I am keen to support local groups - and the tremendous community spirit across Elmbridge - right from the start.”