Tag Archives: Esther McVey

ELECTION 2015 – they think it’s all over

Posted on May 8, 2015 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

To say I am gutted at the outcome of the 2015 General Election would be an understatement. I am lucky. I work. I don’t claim benefits, due to a small inheritance from a late relative, I don’t have to worry … Continue reading →

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HA HA HA!!!!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Reposted from the Liverpool Echo Lord Ashcroft poll puts Labour ahead in Wirral West Poll seven weeks ahead of election shows Labour leading in Wirral marginal constituency Esther McVey, who currently holds the Wirral west seat for the Conservatives The … Continue reading →

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IDS – doing what Cameron wants him to do.

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Yes, Iain Duncan Smith keeps his job.  The BBC seems not to have noticed this.  So why is he still there?  Political Scrapbook has two theories: one is that they didn’t want to justify the supposed leak of his demotion by … Continue reading →

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Duncan Smith denies ‘deception’ over universal credit

Posted on July 9, 2014 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Reposted from BBC news The BBC making negative comments about the lies that IDS has been telling about Universal Credit…Gosh, wonders will never cease! Related Stories Labour ‘to pause universal credit’ Universal Credit policy expanded Universal Credit inquiry ‘hampered’ A … Continue reading →

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Ministers ‘scared’ to face committee

Posted on June 2, 2014 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Reposted from the Evening Times Esther McVey, Conservative Department of Work and Pensions minister, had refused an invitation to appear before the Welfare Reform Committee but agreed to a private meeting with members. Now Ms McVey has cancelled her planned … Continue reading →

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Esther McVey flounders as bedroom tax failure becomes clear Conservative minister says policy was “never all about saving money” but just six per cent of tenants have downsized.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Reposted from the New Statesman After the publication of today’s BBC study showing that the bedroom tax has resulted in just 6 per cent of affected tenants moving house, while pushing 28 per cent into rent arrears, it was left to Esther McVey to defend … Continue reading →

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Food banks: cowardly coalition can’t face the truth about them

Posted on December 29, 2013 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Reposted from the Guardian I went to the Trussell Trust food bank round the corner from theObserver’s offices just before Christmas. If I hadn’t been reading the papers, I would have assumed it represented everything Conservativesadmire. As at every other food bank, volunteers who … Continue reading →

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Food Banks … my ar*e!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

Concerned: Ricky is upset that families have to turn to food banks The TV comedy star is furious that a “prat” like Tory Government minister Lord Freud says people are just going to take advantage of a free meal When … Continue reading →

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Our Petition FINALLY goes to Parliament!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

On Monday Debbie Sayers & I Finally submit our petition to Liz Kendall & Kate Green MPs at Parliament; there is to be an Exclusive in The Mirror next week so look out for that. I’ll try to keep you updated on Monday but…A … Continue reading →

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Labour criticises Iain Duncan Smith for missing bedroom tax debate

Posted on November 12, 2013 by thelovelywibblywobblyoldlady

  Iain Duncan Smith will miss the bedroom tax debate in parliament because he is attending a youth employment summit in Paris. Photograph: Ian Nicholson/PA   Labour has criticised Iain Duncan Smith, the work and pensions secretary, for missing a debate on … Continue reading →

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