Granada Tatton

Esther McVey slammed those allegedly involved in betting on the general election - just 24 hours before reports emerged her husband had also placed a bet.

It is hoped the appointment will placate the Tory right after the sacking of Suella Braverman.

The daytime TV star shook her head as she watched a clip of the MP telling a press conference that the pair used to share a dressing room.