It might seem anti-feminist to blame a woman for her partner’s politics but McVey should and must be judged on her choice of partner in fellow MP Philip Davies.
She also said the PM's departure needs to be "dignified and graceful".
Former cabinet minister warns Theresa May's position is 'dubious'.
Ex-minister asked if she is "really so ignorant of the facts, or... knowingly misleading the public with nonsense?"
"I don't have to be very clever, I don't have to know that much."