Tom Brake made deputy leader of the House of Commons (From Sutton Guardian)

Carshalton and Wallington MP, Tom Brake, made deputy leader of the House of Commons

11:38am Wednesday 5th September 2012 in News By Sophia Sleigh, Reporter

As part of David Cameron’s reshuffle the MP for Carshalton and Wallington has been made a member of the government.

Yesterday, MP Tom Brake was made the deputy leader of the House of Commons.

He replaced Lib Dem, David Heath, who was promoted to minister of state in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The new leader of the House of House of Commons is Andrew Lansley who replaced Sir George Young.

Mr Brake said: “It is a great honour to have been appointed deputy leader of the House of Commons, in the mother of all Parliaments.

“I will strive to do the job to the best of my ability, whilst ensuring that constituents' concerns - such as the need to maintain vital services at St Helier Hospital - are given the priority they deserve.”