“When I was growing up, my parents put money into food, utility bills, ...” — Esther McVey Quote

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

“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.”

“The behaviour of several male politicians against me has never been condemned by Ed Miliband, or the Labour Party, and it needs to be because in the end, it will have a long-term corrosive effect for politics full stop and for young girls who want to go into politics.”

“I spent three years working at the White House and wanted to do something that wasn't about passing bills and resolutions.”

“I paid my own bills even when I was married and my husband could have easily paid them.”

“Writing isn't manual labor. Nor is it emptying the dishwasher or paying bills. It's work, sure, but sometimes it should be fun.”