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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Matt Hancock admits affair with aide damaged public trust in Covid rules

PA

Matt Hancock has admitted that his affair with top aide Gina Coladangelo during the pandemic damaged public confidence in complying with Covid rules – acknowledging his costly “failure” at the public inquiry.

The former health secretary was grilled on the “transgression” which forced him out of government in June 2021 after footage emerged of him kissing his adviser during a time of strict regulations.

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