Matt Hancock’s decision to take a break from his work as an MP to appear on reality TV has been sarcastically described as “an inspiration” to others in the public sector.
Responding to news the former health secretary would appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA union which represents senior civil servants, said: “Oh to have a job where you can decide for yourself you’re taking a month off, abandon your work and responsibilities, get paid shedloads and face little consequence.
