Matt Hancock mockingly compared to Alan Partridge after saying we must ‘nurture the candle of hope’

Matt Hancock has tonight been mockingly compared to comedic radio host character Alan Partridge after referring to England’s deputy chief medical officer as ‘JVT’. In a cringe-worthy segment of tonight’s Downing Street press conference, the Health Secretary took over from his colleague by saying ‘thanks JVT’ – an abbreviation of Jonathan Van Tam. It came … Read more

Matt Hancock says the ‘thousands suffering long Covid’ proves the coronavirus can ‘strike us all’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned the ‘many thousands of people suffering from long Covid’ highlights how the virus does not just prey on the elderly.  As many as 60,000 people of all ages in the UK are thought to be suffering from long-lasting effects of coronavirus, which linger after the original illness has cleared up. … Read more

Brexit: Matt Hancock tells EU the UK is ‘prepared’ for No Deal

‘Our red lines haven’t changed’: Matt Hancock warns Brussels that the UK is ‘prepared’ for a failure to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU THIS WEEK amid talks deadlock Health Secretary suggested UK not prepared to bend to demands from the bloc  Brussels is insisting on concessions on fishing rights and state aid … Read more

All care homes in England will be able to allow in-person visits over Christmas

Care homes will be able to allow visitors over Christmas, Health Secretary Matt Hancock promised today  Care homes will finally be able to allow in-person visits over Christmas by testing relatives for Covid-19, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.  The Government is piloting rapid testing in 20 care homes in low-infection areas in Hampshire, Devon … Read more

Piers Morgan reveals Matt Hancock will end 201-day government ‘boycott’ of Good Morning Britain

A Government ‘boycott’ of ITV’s Good Morning Britain will end on Monday, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock due to appear on the programme. Mr Hancock’s scheduled appearance on Monday will be the first by a member of the Government since April. Presenter Piers Morgan said in a tweet: ‘BREAKING: Just had a call from Downing … Read more

DAVID ROSE: Will the £42BILLION ‘Operation Moonshot’ test and trace plan actually work?

Deenan Pillay’s patience finally snapped as he watched television in his north London home. And it was Matt Hancock who did it. As Britain struggled to cope with the Covid pandemic, the Professor of Virology at University College London, became increasingly frustrated that the country’s medical expertise was being sidelined. When he heard the Health Secretary … Read more

DAVID ROSE: Will the £42BILLION ‘Operation Moonshot’ test and trace plan actually work?

Deenan Pillay’s patience finally snapped as he watched television in his north London home. And it was Matt Hancock who did it. As Britain struggled to cope with the Covid pandemic, the Professor of Virology at University College London, became increasingly frustrated that the country’s medical expertise was being sidelined. When he heard the Health Secretary … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Boris Johnson has got this one (Covid) shot to show he’s up to the job 

Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford University, says there is a ‘70 to 80 per cent chance’ of vaccinating all vulnerable groups by Easter, ‘provided they don’t screw up the distribution of the vaccine’. By ‘they’ I presume Sir John principally means Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who between them … Read more

Coronavirus UK: 74% would take vaccine, 40% want politicians to test

Three in four Britons would take the Covid vaccine, including nearly nine in ten elderly, according to a Daily Mail poll. Only 7 per cent said they would not have it under any circumstances. The poll also showed that Pfizer’s breakthrough jab was the best news of the year for many – and as significant … Read more

How will the UK roll out a coronavirus vaccine when one is ready?

Wheels are in motion to offer the British public coronavirus vaccinations and the first jabs for elderly people could be available in just a month’s time. As clinical trials begin coming to a close in the UK and around the world, huge logistical operations must be set up to cope with the massive vaccination programme … Read more