Tory politician Matt Hancock has come under fire after signing up to join I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in the Australian jungle. Mr Hancock was a surprise extra name added to the list of contenders and allies said he would use his appearance on the popular ITV show to promote his work on dyslexia.
But it will mean being away from Parliament and the Tories suspended the whip, while campaigners for families bereaved in the Covid-19 pandemic accused the ex-Health Secretary of trying to "cash in on his terrible legacy". The response at Westminster was swift after news that West Suffolk MP Mr Hancock would join the show, which starts on Sunday.
In Mr Hancock's constituency, Andy Drummond, deputy chairman (political) of West Suffolk Conservative Association, told PA: "I'm looking forward to him eating a kangaroo's penis. Quote me. You can quote me that."
