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SHE might have worked her way up to the Cabinet, but Work and Pensions supremo Esther McVey probably wishes this video nasty had stayed locked away in the vault.

A racy clip has emerged from 1999 of the blonde Tory MP performing a sexy dance with Shaun Williamson, better known as Barry from Eastenders.

 Esther McVey is seen performing a sexy dance with Barry from Eastenders in this unearthed clip
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Esther McVey is seen performing a sexy dance with Barry from Eastenders in this unearthed clipCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube

The former GMTV presenter turned politician can be seen showing off her moves as part of a stint on the Channel 5 Show Night Fever.

The now-DWP boss, who had a career in broadcast before turning to Westminster, struts around on stage in a black slitted dress and heels.

She dances with Shaun Williamson, who played the legend Barry from Eastenders for a decade.

The pair shake their stuff to Bananarama's 'Venus' as part of the show.

 The pair strut their stuff on stage as part of a dance off
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The pair strut their stuff on stage as part of a dance offCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 Esther and Shaun get up close and personal as part of their regime
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Esther and Shaun get up close and personal as part of their regimeCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 The pair appear to be having a great time performing their moves on the dance floor
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The pair appear to be having a great time performing their moves on the dance floorCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube

DWP sources said the video was being shared around staffer WhatsApp groups.

The law graduate once posed for a series of saucy snaps in just a blanket and a series of revealing outfits.

She went on to work in media for the next 10 years as a broadcaster and a journalist for GMTV, numerous BBC shows and Channel 4.

 At one point the now Cabinet minister even does a tiger impression
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At one point the now Cabinet minister even does a tiger impressionCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 And Shaun's shirt appears to slip off in another heated moment
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And Shaun's shirt appears to slip off in another heated momentCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 Esther giggles as she pushes Shaun's head down as part of the dance
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Esther giggles as she pushes Shaun's head down as part of the danceCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 The pair look lost in the moment as they take part in a dance off on Night Fever
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The pair look lost in the moment as they take part in a dance off on Night FeverCredit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 The quiz and karoke show aired on Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002
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The quiz and karoke show aired on Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002Credit: Night Fever/Channel 5/YouTube
 Now she's the Work and Pensions Secretary
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Now she's the Work and Pensions Secretary

In recent years she's been in charge of the Tory's flagship benefits policy, Universal Credit.

Earlier this year her partner Philip Davies, a fellow Tory MP, hinted the pair could be on course to marry.

When asked, the Shipley MP said: "It will be up to the boss to decide."


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