80 Quotes by Esther McVey

When I became minister for employment, that was my ideal job because it meant I was able to reflect on what I saw growing up and actually try to change it.

This is how I am. I'm happy with my friends, my family, my job.

There is a whole host of people that have got an accent like mine, whether they're from Merseyside or Wales or the North West.

I work with a host of amazing women who act as role models, who give their spare time freely to encourage these girls to give things a go, to reach out and take a chance and to explain that should they fail, well that's just a part of life.

Has my accent held me back? I don't believe it has at all. I think it can be a colourful accent.

It is only by giving people the tools to empower themselves will they be able to achieve their potential.

What you've seen from the 1980s, particularly in this country, is far fewer people doing Saturday jobs and doing jobs after school.

When I was growing up, my parents put money into food, utility bills, and the mortgage.

Most people fall upon tough times at some point.