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
• Esther McVey generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. 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.

Last updated: 9 Apr 2019

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Topical Questions 5 Mar 2019

  Adding to the calls of colleagues, may I ask the Chancellor to ensure that more money is provided for schools? Schools across the country desperately need it, particularly in Cheshire, which is the lowest funded.

• Education Funding: Cheshire 13 Feb 2019

  I beg to move, That this House has considered education funding in Cheshire. It is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie, and I am grateful to the Minister for being present to respond to this important debate. I am also grateful to the Secretary of State for agreeing to meet headteachers in my constituency, and I am delighted to be joined by my hon. Friends the Members...

• Education Funding: Cheshire 13 Feb 2019

  As the hon. Gentleman will know, the fact that the extra £1 billion was put in place was particularly due to the pressure applied by my hon. Friends the Members for Congleton and for Eddisbury. As I only returned to the House at the 2017 election, I too applied pressure, because I think it is vital that schools get the money they need for education. For me, education is one of the key...

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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
• Health
• Justice
• Overseas Students: Loans
• Science: Research
• Cancer: Drugs
• Students: Loans
• Railways: North West

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 18 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Esther McVey’s speeches
• Has received answers to 23 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 90.38% 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.
• 138 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Esther McVey’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 315 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)