Esther McVey has recently made headlines for her appointment as the 'minister for common sense' in the UK government reshuffle. Tasked with addressing 'woke' issues and representing the right wing of the Conservative Party, McVey's new role has sparked both support and criticism. Her announcement of a ban on rainbow colors on lanyards in the civil service has drawn backlash and ridicule, with opposition figures like Sir Keir Starmer and media commentators questioning the decision.
Born on October 24, 1967, Esther Louise McVey is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Tatton since 2017. She previously served in the Cabinet as Minister of State for Housing and Planning from 2019 to 2020. McVey's political career has been marked by her vocal stance on various issues, often aligning with the right wing of the Conservative Party. Her recent appointment as the 'minister for common sense' reflects her reputation for advocating traditional values and challenging what she perceives as excessive political correctness.
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So-called minister for common sense says she wants to ban wearing of rainbow lanyards among other measures
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The clampdown on 'Whitehall waste' by Esther McVey is just another example of how out of touch she is, says Mirror columnist Darren Lewis, who'd rather she faced up to some real concerns
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Sir Keir Starmer joked that Rishi Sunak was on the front line of the “war against lanyards” after Esther McVey announced a ban on rainbow colours on the items if they are worn in the civil service. The “minister for common sense” said other “ran
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Esther McVey has been appointed as 'minister for common sense' in the UK government reshuffle, with a brief to tackle 'woke' issues and represent the right wing of the Conservative Party.
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