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Esther McVey, Minister without Portfolio - what's that all about?

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Westfacing · 14/11/2023 10:21

How patronising - I assume it's meant as a sop to the red wall/right wing to have a 'minister for common sense'.

She's one of the 16 previous housing ministers of the last 13 years!

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MaggieFS · 14/11/2023 10:47

Yes that pretty much sums it up. A sop to the right, an attempt to reign in the inevitable uprising which will follow Braverman's sacking. To balance the return of centrist Cameron. I

LlynTegid · 14/11/2023 12:04

Common sense. Someone who condones child neglect is inappropriate for such a role.

It is common sense not to leave pre-school children alone in a holiday resort, which Esther McVey has condoned. Her LGBT record will not be viewed as common sense by many I expect.

IGotItFromAgnes · 14/11/2023 12:05

The “Look, it’s not just jobs for the boys” minister?

TheThingIsYeah · 14/11/2023 12:49

Minister without Portfolio is not unheard of. Peter Mandelson was one during Tony Blair's early days.

newnamethanks · 14/11/2023 12:52

She doesn't need a portfolio, she's awaiting delivery of a wand and a bottle of Magic Potion.💫

Westfacing · 14/11/2023 13:12

TheThingIsYeah · 14/11/2023 12:49

Minister without Portfolio is not unheard of. Peter Mandelson was one during Tony Blair's early days.

I know others have had this title, was commenting on the nonsensical role McVey has been given.

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TheThingIsYeah · 14/11/2023 13:21

Apologies - I misinterpreted your question.

Westfacing · 14/11/2023 13:26

TheThingIsYeah · 14/11/2023 13:21

Apologies - I misinterpreted your question.

Smile

Wasn't really a proper question I suppose - more a WTF!

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