Willott's 2005 campaign was closely linked to specific local and national issues and her support was widespread across all wards.

[citation needed] In her maiden speech, Willott pledged to "make Cardiff proud" and celebrated the cultural diversity of her constituency.

She declared her priorities in parliament would be local health services, tuition and top-up fees, and council tax.

[5] In a mini-reshuffle of the Coalition Government on 3 February 2012 caused by Huhne's prosecution and subsequent resignation, Willott was appointed an Assistant Whip.

[12] She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2018 Birthday Honours, for political and public service.

[13] Willott is married to Andrew Poole and they have two children;[14] the birth of her second child in February 2013 notably necessitated her absence from a vote on the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill.