Esther McVey refuses to widen apology over claim she misled MPs

Work and pensions secretary responds to urgent question as Labour says she ‘has clearly broken ministerial code’Esther McVey has refused to apologise for misleading MPs about the progress of welfare reforms after being dragged before parliament to hear further demands that she should step down from her cabinet post. Related: Universal credit row: why is Esther McVey facing calls to resign?Continue reading...