Matt Hancock wanted the Government to “get heavy with the police” in a bid to crack down on Covid rule breakers during his time as Health Secretary.
During the pandemic, Mr Hancock was eager for officers to get tough on those breaking lockdown rules in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
In one message, he described giving officers “their marching orders” to enforce restrictions – just days before staff held a party at 10 Downing Street.
