Esther McVey is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton since 2017. She previously represented Wirral West from 2010 to 2015. Born in Liverpool, McVey was privately educated and holds an MSc in Corporate Governance and a law degree. Before entering politics, she worked in her family's construction business and had a career in broadcasting, including co-presenting GMTV.