Esther McVey’s voting in Parliament

Esther McVey is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

However, Esther McVey sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Esther McVey voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords, while most Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes
• Esther McVey generally voted against reducing capital gains tax, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
• Esther McVey voted for a wholly elected House of Lords, while most Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes

We have lots more plain English analysis of Esther McVey’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Esther McVey’s full vote analysis page for more.

Esther McVey has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Fracking 17 Oct 2019

  The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Community Housing Fund 16 Oct 2019

  The Community Housing Fund is currently scheduled to close in March 2020. Ministers are considering all budgets in the round and allocations will be announced following a business planning exercise later in the year The government recognises that the community-led housing sector offers significant potential for helping to meet housing need across England. In addition to helping increase the...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: High Rise Flats: Insulation 8 Oct 2019

  Holding answer received on 30 September 2019 The Department’s data collection exercise is aimed at enabling the government to build a picture of external wall systems in use on high rise residential buildings. This exercise will collect data on residential buildings 18 metres and over covering private and social buildings, student accommodation and hotels. There are currently no...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Tatton

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Also represented Wirral West

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @EstherMcVey1

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Education
• Transport
• Home Office
• Health
• Police: Mental Health
• Overseas Students: Loans
• Science: Research
• Cancer: Drugs
• Students: Loans

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (since 24 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (8 Jan 2018 to 15 Nov 2018)
• Member, Selection Committee (14 Nov 2017 to 11 Jan 2018)
• The Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household (2 Nov 2017 to 8 Jan 2018)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 4 Dec 2017)
• Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (15 Jul 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (7 Oct 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• George Osborne
• Martin Bell
• Neil Hamilton

Future MPs in this constituency

• George Osborne

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (25 out of 26)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 16 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Esther McVey’s speeches
• Has received answers to 38 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 89.96% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 140 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Esther McVey’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 324 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)