Former Cabinet minister Esther McVey has recently made a comeback to the Government as the "common sense tsar." This move by PM Rishi Sunak is seen as an attempt to address concerns about a possible shift away from the right. But who is Esther McVey and what do we know about her personal life? Let's find out.

Who is Esther McVey?

Esther McVey, originally from Liverpool, started her career as a graduate trainee with the BBC in 1991 after graduating in law. She then spent the next 10 years working in media, including as a broadcaster and journalist for GMTV, various BBC shows, and Channel 4. In 2010, she became the first and only Conservative MP on Merseyside since 1997. Her political career has seen her hold positions such as Minister for Disabled people and Minister of State for Employment. She successfully defended the Tory seat of Tatton in Cheshire in the 2017 General Election. In addition to her political achievements, she has also had roles in business, such as Chair of British Transport Police Authority and Senior Adviser to an international communications company.

Meet Philip Davies: Esther McVey's Husband

Esther McVey is married to Philip Davies, who was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Davies attended a state boarding school in Stourbridge, West Midlands, before studying History and Politics at Huddersfield Polytechnic, where he graduated with a 2:1 in 1993. He worked for ASDA until 2005 and then successfully won the seat of Shipley in West Yorkshire. In his maiden speech to the commons, Davies pledged to remain a backbencher in order to speak for his constituents. He is known for his filibustering tactics and has voted against the Tory whip more than 250 times.

The Marriage of Esther McVey and Philip Davies

Esther McVey and Philip Davies got married in Parliament's historic St Mary Undercroft chapel in 2020. The couple met in 2011 and announced their plans to marry in April 2019. McVey shared that she was attracted to Davies' "cracking sense of humour" and expressed her desire to marry him in the near future.

Family Matters: Do They Have Children?

Despite their loving relationship, Esther McVey and Philip Davies do not have any children together. McVey has previously expressed her desire to have children but stated that she never met the right person to start a family with. Davies, on the other hand, has two sons from a previous relationship with Deborah Gail Hemsley.

So, that's the story of Esther McVey, her husband Philip Davies, and their journey as a couple. While they may not have children of their own, their partnership in both personal and political realms continues to thrive.