Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
"Who your local MP is really matters. It’s the active, vigorous, respected MPs who get up and get going who do the business for their area.
"When I worked in George’s by-election in 1986, I remember how ravaged much of the constituency was in those days. Look at the difference now, George has played a huge part in this.
"George is committed to his area - everyone knows that. Above all he’s respected - which means that Ministers, civil servants – even the opposition – all take notice when he speaks up for his constituency.
"Over the last ten years I’ve had quite a number of Ministers working for me. George was with me in the Home Office. He was truly one of the best."
