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Mark Jefferies

Matt Hancock claims he has a 'lot of support' for I'm A Celebrity as Tories shun him

Matt Hancock insists he has "lots of support" about his decision to sign up for I'm A Celebrity - despite being disowned by his own political party.

The 44-year-old former health secretary was suspended by the Tories and criticised by dozens of MPs including Rishi Sunak the Prime Minister.

But despite all this Hancock said: “I informed the Whip and I gave my reasons. I have had a lot of supportive messages from people who can see what I am trying to do to show that politicians are people too.”

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