Esther McVey Criticized for Using Holocaust Poem to Oppose Smoking Ban
Conservative MP Esther McVey has faced criticism after posting a Holocaust poem to oppose government plans for outdoor smoking bans. Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned her post, but McVey defended her stance and refused to delete the tweet despite the backlash.
Conservative MP Esther McVey has faced criticism after posting a Holocaust poem to oppose government plans for outdoor smoking bans.
McVey cited Martin Niemöller’s 1946 poem 'First They Came', criticizing Keir Starmer’s smoking ban.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned her post, with Streeting stating the poem is not pertinent to the Smoking Bill.
McVey defended her stance, insisting it was an analogy for restricted freedoms, but refused to delete the tweet despite the backlash.
McVey cited Martin Niemöller’s 1946 poem 'First They Came', criticizing Keir Starmer’s smoking ban.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned her post, with Streeting stating the poem is not pertinent to the Smoking Bill.
McVey defended her stance, insisting it was an analogy for restricted freedoms, but refused to delete the tweet despite the backlash.
