Esther McVey and the resignation over Theresa May’s Brexit deal

Conservative Work and Pensions Secretary

What was posted

Esther McVey resigned as work and pensions secretary and published her letter opposing Theresa May’s draft Brexit agreement.

Esther McVey biography

Why it mattered

Her departure came on the same morning as Dominic Raab’s. The two letters showed how quickly the Cabinet agreement had given way to public dissent.

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