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Matt Hancock hailed NHS medics killed helping to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic today as he took responsibility for a shortage of tests for health workers. The Health Secretary praised the ‘ultimate sacrifice’ made after doctors from minority communities died this week while working tirelessly for the NHS as the number of patients grew. … Read more
Health Secretary Matt Hancock demands Premier League footballers ‘play their part’ in tackling coronavirus crisis as he tells them: ‘Take a pay cut’ Matt Hancock said ‘everybody needs to play their part’ in fighting coronavirus He said given the ‘sacrifices’ others are making, footballers should take pay cut Comes amid growing pressure on star players … Read more
Matt Hancock finally signalled a U-turn on the screening regime tonight after weeks of insisting on all checks being carried out centrally. The Health Secretary said he ‘gets’ why people have been demanding a huge escalation in testing as he said he wants the wider science industry to help boost capacity. Speaking after leading scientists … Read more
Piers Morgan blasts ‘tone deaf’ Matt Hancock and Michael Gove for ‘back-slapping’ each other on Twitter over new ventilators that ‘haven’t arrived’ on day UK suffered worst coronavirus deaths of 381 Health Secretary applauded arrival of ventilators for the NHS on Twitter Colleague Michael Gove congratulated him for his ‘great leadership’ amid crisis Piers Morgan … Read more
Stepfather of hit-and-run victim Harry Dunn slams Health Secretary Matt Hancock for hugging him during recent meeting and reveals he is self-isolating with coronavirus symptoms Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed he tested positive for killer bug today Bruce Charles said he ‘showed little regard’ for social distancing at a meeting Pair met last week to discuss … Read more
Coronavirus arrived at the heart of power today as Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock dramatically announced they are suffering from the disease. The bombshell news threatens to send the government’s response into chaos, with speculation rampant over who else might be infected at the highest echelons of the state. The politicians are believed to have … Read more
Revealed: Michael Gove and Matt Hancock are ‘vying’ to become Boris Johnson’s ‘coronavirus chief executive’ Tensions have arisen between Michael Gove MP and Matt Hancock MP as they both be ‘chief executive’ on coronavirus leading the Cabinet’s approach They both take part in the regular emergency Cobra meetings on Covid-19 Last night a source close to Mr … Read more
‘We are in a war against an invisible killer’: Matt Hancock says the NHS will cancel or delay non-emergency operations to help free up staff and beds to help with coronavirus battle as death toll rises All elective surgery not time sensitive will either be cancelled or postponed Hancock told MPs this eveing: ‘We are in … Read more
Matt Hancock today confirmed the government will tell the elderly to stay at home for up to four months as he admitted the NHS does not currently have enough ventilators for the fight against coronavirus. The Health Secretary said people over the age of 70 will be told to self-isolate even if they do not … Read more
‘There is no need’: Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeals for an end to coronavirus panic buying after he is challenged by BBC Question Time audience member over empty supermarket shelves Health Secretary Matt Hancock challenged on Question Time over panic buying Woman asked what could be done about lack of pasta and toilet rolls in … Read more