Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell nets new job with Michael Gove

CROYDON Central MP Gavin Barwell has been named the new right-hand man for one of the Government's most senior ministers.

Mr Barwell has been appointed the new Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Education.

He was previously PPS to Greg Clark, Minister for Cities and Decentralisation.

Mr Barwell said: "It's a privilege to have been asked to support Michael in his work.

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"I believe that the changes he is making - closing down under-performing schools, giving teachers more power to impose discipline ... and ensuring our curriculum and exam system compare with the best in the world - will make this country a fairer place."

Mr Barwell said he plans to use his new position to push local education issues.

He added: "With the shortage of school places, particularly at primary level, a huge issue in Croydon, it's also a great appointment from a constituency perspective. 

"I can't wait to start."

A PPS is appointed by a minister to act as an unpaid assistant.

It is often seen as a stepping stone towards an MP being given a junior minister or cabinet post.