A LOCAL MP's caseworker has beaten hundreds of others to win an award at a Westminster ceremony.

Sonia Johar, who helps Shipley MP Philip Davies resolve constituents' problems, has been named Constituency Caseworker of the Year.

Miss Johar was unaware she had been nominated, but received The Constituency Caseworker Award (Conservative) at the Parliamentary Staff Awards in the House of Commons this week.

Mr Davies was thrilled for Miss Johar and admitted she is the best caseworker he's ever had, working tirelessly for five years with the people of Shipley.

He said: "She has a brilliant academic record and is a straight-A student and could have taken much higher paid jobs but she applied to work for me and she is amazing as she is passionate about helping my constituents.

"She is like a dog with a bone. If someone is slow in replying she chases them relentlessly until they do reply.

"If someone is deliberately trying to avoid answering something - or not helping when they could and should - she will not let it go until they give whatever answers or assistance it is that my constituents need."

Miss Johar wanted to thank Mr Davies and her family and friends for the support they have given her in the role.

She said: "I am absolutely delighted to have won this award – it is a true honour and a great achievement for me personally."

The caseworker also outlined the importance of the awards.

She said: "These awards are fundamental in ensuring Members’ staff are given the recognition they all deserve for their hard work and I would like to congratulate all those that were nominated and shortlisted."

This is the second time a member of Mr Davies’ staff has received an accolade at the Parliamentary Staff Awards.

In 2012, Grainne Magee won the Conservative Researcher of the Year.