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Matt Hancock

Nathan Evans' TikTok hit Wellerman showed how wonderful the social media app can be (Picture: Jo Hanley)

Ministerial TikTok ban shows how democratic world is turning away from China

A Covid patient is treated in intensive care in May 2020 (Picture: Neil Hall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
A Covid patient is treated in intensive care in May 2020 (Picture: Neil Hall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid lockdown was not a nefarious plot – Scotsman comment

Matt Hancock has had quite the week.
Matt Hancock has had quite the week.

Whatsapp leak achieves the impossible by making me feel sorry for Matt Hancock

The fourth episode of The Steamie for 2022 is now live. Picture: JPI Media/Shutterstock
The fourth episode of The Steamie for 2022 is now live. Picture: JPI Media/Shutterstock

The Steamie: On the road as Forbes, Yousaf and Regan fight for SNP votes

According to some, the UK Government told people to 'stay home' for political reasons during the Covid pandemic (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
According to some, the UK Government told people to 'stay home' for political reasons during the Covid pandemic (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Covid inquiry's slow pace has created an information vacuum

England followed Scotland in introducing face masks in schools
England followed Scotland in introducing face masks in schools

Scottish Government defends schools mask policy after leaked Hancock messages

Born in Scarborough, Sir Gavin Williamson is an MP who has served in the cabinet of Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and Theresa May. He is widely known mishandling the GCSE and A-Level exams fiasco in 2020 as Education Secretary. He attended East Ayton Primary, Raincliffe School, and Scarborough Sixth Form College.
Born in Scarborough, Sir Gavin Williamson is an MP who has served in the cabinet of Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and Theresa May. He is widely known mishandling the GCSE and A-Level exams fiasco in 2020 as Education Secretary. He attended East Ayton Primary, Raincliffe School, and Scarborough Sixth Form College.

Gavin Williamson said teachers ‘just hate work’ during Covid pandemic

Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a 'menacing message'
Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a 'menacing message'

Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a 'menacing message'

Matt Hancock
Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Matt Hancock responds to criticism over his auctioning off of his signed Newcastle top - after appearing in the top three years after it was sold.
Matt Hancock responds to criticism over his auctioning off of his signed Newcastle top - after appearing in the top three years after it was sold.

Matt Hancock responds to criticism over auctioned off shirt

MP Matt Hancock has launched TV production company ‘GreenHazel’
MP Matt Hancock has launched TV production company ‘GreenHazel’

Matt Hancock launches TV production company as he pursues media career

Kate Garraway has revealed the reason for her husband’s recent return to hospital has been “life-threatening” sepsis.
Kate Garraway has revealed the reason for her husband’s recent return to hospital has been “life-threatening” sepsis.

Matt Hancock grilled on GMB over ‘I’m A Celeb’ appearance

Man charged with assaulting Matt Hancock on London Underground

The former health secretary who recently took part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! was filmed outside the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, on Sunday (January 8).
The former health secretary who recently took part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! was filmed outside the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, on Sunday (January 8).

Matt Hancock responds to claims he went to Turkey for hair transplant

Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti won the recent series of Love Island
Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti won the recent series of Love Island

The top 10 most complained about TV moments in 2022 revealed

The UK's favourite news moments of 2022 – including the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...

Matt Hancock Picture: Ben Stansall /AFP via Getty Images
Matt Hancock Picture: Ben Stansall /AFP via Getty Images

Matt Hancock will stand down at the next General Election

Matt Hancock is to stand down at the next election.
Matt Hancock is to stand down at the next election.

Matt Hancock to stand down as Tory MP at next election

Matt Hancock may be asking for forgiveness but not 'for how I handled the pandemic' (Picture: House of Commons/PA)
Matt Hancock may be asking for forgiveness but not 'for how I handled the pandemic' (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

Aidan Smith: After I'm a Celeb, Hancock's now feeding us wombat’s nether regions

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock will both face questions from the Covid inquiry next year (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock will both face questions from the Covid inquiry next year (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Hancock's jungle trip adds to feeling that politicians are in it for themselves

Matt Hancock is to appear on SAS in 2023.
Matt Hancock is to appear on SAS in 2023.

Matt Hancock to star on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Matt Hancock is to appear on SAS in 2023.
Matt Hancock is to appear on SAS in 2023.

Matt Hancock reveals amount he was paid to appear on Celebrity SAS show

I’m A Celeb final voting figures show it was closer than you think

I’m A Celebrity 2022 final: Didi Gina Colangelo greet Matt Hancock?

Nicola Sturgeon addresses a Scottish independence rally outside the Scottish Parliament after UK Supreme Court judges rejected her plans to hold a second independence referendum (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon addresses a Scottish independence rally outside the Scottish Parliament after UK Supreme Court judges rejected her plans to hold a second independence referendum (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Sturgeon's democracy denier jibe adds to poisonous nature of political debate

After three dramatic weeks in the jungle a winner has been announced for I'm A Celebrity 2022.
After three dramatic weeks in the jungle a winner has been announced for I'm A Celebrity 2022.

Who won I’m A Celebrity 2022? Winner of the jungle crowned in dramatic final

I'm A Celebrity winners list - Kings and Queens of the jungle from 2002 to 2022.
I'm A Celebrity winners list - Kings and Queens of the jungle from 2002 to 2022.

Who won I’m A Celebrity over the years: All jungle winners from 2002 to 2022

Jill Scott has been crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Jill Scott has been crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Matt Hancock finishes third as footballer Jill Scott takes crown

Jill Scott has been crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Jill Scott has been crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 revealed

Former cabinet minister Matt Hancock appears to have given up on being taken seriously.
Former cabinet minister Matt Hancock appears to have given up on being taken seriously.

Analysis: Matt Hancock abandoned the Tory party but he's not alone

Conservative MP Matt Hancock caused controversy after becoming a contestant on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Conservative MP Matt Hancock caused controversy after becoming a contestant on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Matt Hancock finishes third in I'm a Celebrity final

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! final 2022: How to vote for the winner - via app, phone, and text
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! final 2022: How to vote for the winner - via app, phone, and text

I’m A Celebrity 2022: How to vote for winner of ITV show

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2022 final odds: Who is the favourite & can Matt Hancock win?
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2022 final odds: Who is the favourite & can Matt Hancock win?

I’m A Celebrity 2022 final odds: Who is favourite to win ITV show

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Zara Tindall shocks fans with first royal appearance on ITV show
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Zara Tindall shocks fans with first royal appearance on ITV show

I’m a Celebrity: Surprise as Zara Tindal meets eliminated husband Mike

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Matt Hancock through to the final - who’s left in?
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Matt Hancock through to the final - who’s left in?

I’m a Celebrity: Matt Hancock through to the final - who’s left in?

Who will win this year's I'm A Celebrity? Cr: ITV
Who will win this year's I'm A Celebrity? Cr: ITV

I'm A Celeb: Here are the latest odds for I'm A Celebrity 2022

I’m A Celebrity: Seventh contestant leaves the jungle meaning Matt Hancock makes final four - who's left in?
I’m A Celebrity: Seventh contestant leaves the jungle meaning Matt Hancock makes final four - who's left in?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

Chris Moyles during I'm a Celebrity 2022 (ITV)
Chris Moyles during I'm a Celebrity 2022 (ITV)

Chris Moyles voted off I’m A Celebrity 2022

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Just lost its third contestant on last night's show.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Just lost its third contestant on last night's show.

Who left the jungle on Monday? Third campmate voted off I’m a Celeb 2022...

Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.
Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.

What time is I’m a Celeb on tonight?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Second contestant leaves the jungle - how to catch up & who’s left in
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Second contestant leaves the jungle - how to catch up & who’s left in

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

Joules, which went into administration this week Pic:Adobe
Joules, which went into administration this week Pic:Adobe

On Black Friday countdown, there's one thing on my wish list - Gaby Soutar

Boy George gave “slimy” Matt Hancock a dressing down on the latest episode of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, telling him: “I have been hating on you.”
Boy George gave “slimy” Matt Hancock a dressing down on the latest episode of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, telling him: “I have been hating on you.”

Boy George calls Matt Hancock ‘slimy’ on I’m A Celebrity

Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.
Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.

Latest odds on who will be the first to leave I’m a Celeb

I’m A Celebrity fans accuse Charlene White of breaking another rule

Singer Boy George spent time in prison in 2009.
Singer Boy George spent time in prison in 2009.

What was Boy George found guilty of and how long did he spend in jail?

Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.
Jill Scott, far right, pictured with her I'm A Celeb co-stars, has been tipped to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.

I’m A Celeb 2022: how to watch, start date, and full line-up

Olivia Attwood was forced to withdraw from I'm A Celebrity??? Get Me Out Of Here! after a routine blood test showed she was anaemic. Issue date: Saturday November 12, 2022.
Olivia Attwood was forced to withdraw from I'm A Celebrity??? Get Me Out Of Here! after a routine blood test showed she was anaemic. Issue date: Saturday November 12, 2022.

Olivia Attwood ‘frustrated’ her I’m A Celebrity experience was cut short

Nicola Sturgeon opposite Michael Gove and Rishi Sunak in Blackpool on Thursday (Picture: Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon opposite Michael Gove and Rishi Sunak in Blackpool on Thursday (Picture: Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Sturgeon needs to meet Rishi Sunak halfway

Mum's the Word. Pic: ITV
Mum's the Word. Pic: ITV

Janet Christie's Mum's the Word - I'm a Celebrity... No, you're a politician.

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is currently a contestant on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is currently a contestant on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

You're Not a Celebrity, Matt Hancock, you're an MP with constituents to help

English comedian Seann Walsh is one of two late arrivals on I’m a Celebrity 2022 along with Matt Hancock.
English comedian Seann Walsh is one of two late arrivals on I’m a Celebrity 2022 along with Matt Hancock.

Who is Seann Walsh? I’m A Celeb 2022 contestant with a Matt Hancock ‘bromance’

Matt Hancock is the former Health Secretary who who was recently suspended from the Conservative Party before joining the I'm A Celeb jungle.
Matt Hancock is the former Health Secretary who who was recently suspended from the Conservative Party before joining the I'm A Celeb jungle.

I’m a Celeb: Matt Hancock joins cast but won't ‘serve in Government again'

Matt Hancock has said “survival in the jungle is a good metaphor for the world I work in”, ahead of entering I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Matt Hancock has said “survival in the jungle is a good metaphor for the world I work in”, ahead of entering I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Matt Hancock says people will see the ‘real me’ in I’m A Celebrity

Matt Hancock has said “survival in the jungle is a good metaphor for the world I work in”, ahead of entering I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Matt Hancock has said “survival in the jungle is a good metaphor for the world I work in”, ahead of entering I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Matt Hancock likens jungle survival to politics in I’m A Celebrity teaser

Olivia Attwood attending the National Television Awards 2022 held at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.
Olivia Attwood attending the National Television Awards 2022 held at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.

What happened to Olivia Attwood? I'm a Celeb star leaves for 'medical reasons'

The Scotsman Top Stories

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee
Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire
Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints
BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints