Salisbury's MP given role in Shadow Cabinet
John Glen retained his Conservative seat in the General Election
Salisbury's MP has been given a role in the interim Shadow Cabinet, while the Conservative Party goes through another leadership contest.
John Glen retained his seat in the General Election, but with his majority falling from nearly 20,000 to around 4,000.
He's been chosen as the Shadow Paymaster General, mirroring the role he was doing in the last Parliament.
Mr Glen's also been revealing some stats about his election campaign, while also paying tribute to those who stood against him:
"Over the course of a hectic campaign, I criss-crossed the constituency, walked more than 612,000 steps (approximately 338 miles), knocked on tens of thousands of doors and spoke to thousands of constituents.
"I am grateful for and humbled by the support I received, and I want to pay tribute to Matt Aldridge (Labour), Victoria Charleston (Liberal Democrat), Barney Norris (Green) and all my fellow candidates, who exemplified constructive and civil disagreement in the hustings and elsewhere.
"Of course, passions run high in campaigns, but it is neither edifying nor helpful when politics resembles a Punch and Judy show.
"I congratulate the incoming government on their resounding success. I will support them where I can, scrutinise them fairly where I should, and offer rigorous but courteous opposition where I must.
"Above all, whether you voted for me or not, I promise to continue to work hard for you, do my best for Salisbury, and serve the national interest."
He also says the 'rhythm of his work' won't change during this Parliament, compared to his previous terms:
"All MPs, whether they are backbenchers or frontbenchers, in government or in opposition, are required to be in Westminster from Monday to Thursday to vote in Parliament.
"From Thursday afternoon to Monday morning, I will be back at home and will continue to accept as many invitations as possible, visiting all corners of the constituency and keeping up with casework and correspondence."