 But Chief Whip Simon Hart said the situation was so serious he should have the right to sit as a Conservative suspended. "Following a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe this is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect," Hart said as it was revealed Hancock would be appearing on the ITV show. The West Suffolk MP was forced to quit as health secretary in June 2021 after breaking coronavirus lockdown rules by conducting an affair in his ministerial office with aide Gina Coladangelo. A political ally of the future reality TV star has defended the decision to go on the show ( TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shut){kind=link}
Tory MP Matt Hancock is set to be the latest politician to enjoy a stint on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! later this month, with the former health secretary hoping his appearance on the ITV show will repair his public image
Matt Hancock has revealed his reasons for signing up for this year’s series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
The former health secretary has been stripped of the Tory whip after agreeing to appear on the ITV show, as he joins the likes of Chris Moyles, Love Island star Olivia Attwood and royal Mike Tindall preparing themselves for a stint in the Australian jungle.
Hancock’s addition to the star-studded line-up has already sparked controversy but the controversial politician is hoping his time camping with the likes of Boy George and Corrie actress Sue Cleaver will repair his damaged reputation.
The politician is a surprise extra name added to the star-studded list of this year’s contenders and allies close to the future reality TV star have revealed what he hopes to achieve thanks to a cameo in the jungle.