Wilshire's lawyer could replace him as MP

Mr Tribick, of WH Matthews solicitors, Staines, also represented Mr Wilshire in 2000, when the MP threatened legal action against the Heathrow Villager newspaper.

He said: "I have political ambitions and I am interested. Whether now is the right time I'm not sure but I've had some interesting discussions and am currently taking advice as to my position."

Mr Tribick, 34, was chairman of Conservative Future, formerly the Young Conservatives, until he stepped down four years ago.

He has worked in Staines for ten years and is involved with both the Spelthorne Business Forum and the Business International Network.

Mr Tribick, who can also list Barry George, acquitted of TV presenter Jill Dando's murder, among his clients, lives in the Mole Valley and said he would "consider" moving to the borough were he elected.

He said he could bring a "vigour and enthusiasm" to the role, as well as "working to emulate the work ethic" displayed by Mr Wilshire, who a fortnight ago confirmed he would not be seeking re-election following revelations he channelled over 100,000 of taxpayers' money into his own firm.

Of the MP's demise, he said: "It's sad events have unfolded as they have. I think he was right to refer himself to the parliamentary commissioner.

"I think it's interesting that all sides of the political spectrum universally agreed that, over the years, whether they agreed with the policies he expounded, he has been extremely hard working.

"I think the portrayal of him is unfair."