ESTHER McVey has set the wheels in motion to introduce an MP’s office in Wilmslow, with a view to opening the doors at the end of the month.

The newly-elected Tatton MP, who moved to Knutsford prior to the election, will bring staff to the premises in the constituency’s largest town.

Having already conducted a series of introductory sessions since the election in June, the office will provide a point of contact separate to the Tatton Conservative Association in Knutsford.

Ms McVey said: “The meet and greet was a start to getting people to know I have my email address and will be opening new offices in Wilmslow. We will be getting around and meeting people.

“What’s great here is that you have always got something to do of a weekend. As well as getting to speak to people I like to see what’s going on and happening in the local area.

“It’s getting to know what different people in different areas are doing, and understand that. My job as well as seeing people individually is connecting people across the constituency.”

Having attended a number of events since taking up the role, including the Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival, Ms McVey says it is important to get involved in the community in order to bring her talents as MP, and potentially a government minister.

“Interestingly, going back the second time you have a lot of information and knowledge behind you can say ‘I can do it like this’,” she said.

“Before, I was on a rapid learning curve in five years, and now I can reflect upon that and use the skills and connections. There is something wonderful about hindsight.

“First and foremost, does [a potential role in government] fit in with Tatton? Have I bedded in in the local area, because I am always mindful of these people who voted me in being the first port of call.

“As I did before in Wirral as a minister of state, I always came home Thursday night to Sunday and this is my new home.

“It can work both ways, if you have got a voice right in the centre of government and are here locally it’s a pincer effect and you can get things done both inside and from a constituency point of view as well.”