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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot and Aletha Adu

Matt Hancock in demand as guest speaker for local Tory events, say MPs

Matt Hancock leaves Palace of Westminster in London
Rishi Sunak was ‘very disappointed’ in Matt Hancock’s decision to leave his constituents to appear on the reality show. Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/Reuters

Conservative associations are clamouring for dinner and fundraising appearances from Matt Hancock, according to MPs, despite Hancock no longer holding the Tory whip because of his appearance on I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!

Multiple Conservative MPs said they had inquiries from their associations to book Hancock for the “rubber chicken circuit” of talks given at fundraising events and local party dinners where cabinet ministers are usually the hottest ticket.

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