Matt Hancock suspended after entering this years ‘I’m a Celebrity’

Allies of Mr Hancock say his appearance will help engage younger people and those not usually interested in politics

Matt Hancock is set to follow in the footsteps of former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale – by joining the cast of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of Here’.

The former UK Heath Secretary was quickly suspended by the Conservative party today as news broke that he was heading to the jungle.

The decision has angered some of his colleagues and families who lost loved ones during the pandemic.

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