{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/766e5f56-3d0e-5372-ac75-e16054197bba/e2e5da8c-06b4-4a5d-8074-3e1e00cae614?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Show 230 - *Esther McVey - Live*","description":"<p>WARNING: This podcast contains dangerous levels of inspiration!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Esther McVey had an unconventional start in life and has emerged as one of the most optimistic politicians in Britain. In this remarkably honest interview, Esther talks about how being a Barnardo's child shaped her and her politics. She also tells the incredible truth about the abuse she has received during her time in politics and&nbsp;talks movingly about Philip Davies and the support he has given her. It's an astonishing listen, Esther McVey is unlike any politician in the country.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Esther on Twitter: @EstherMcVey1</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to Matt's other podcast&nbsp;<strong>British Scandal</strong>&nbsp;here or wherever you get your podcasts:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/british-scandal/id1563775446\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/british-scandal/id1563775446</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Email the show: <a href=\"mailto:politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Order Matt's book 'Politically Homeless' here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Matt on WTSocial:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wt.social/u/matt-forde\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://wt.social/u/matt-forde</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the latest UK Government advice on coronavirus go to:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus</a></p>","author_name":"Avalon "}