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Timeline of disgraced Health Secretary’s coronavirus pandemic controversies

Timeline of disgraced Health Secretary’s coronavirus pandemic controversies

Matt Hancock’s affair with an aide – culminating in his resignation from the cabinet – was not the first time he has breached Covid-19 restrictions.

The Prime Minister’s written response to Matt Hancock’s resignation

The Prime Minister’s written response to Matt Hancock’s resignation

Boris Johnson paid tribute to the former health secretary.

Matt Hancock: From student journalist to disgraced Health Secretary

Matt Hancock: From student journalist to disgraced Health Secretary

Following a series of uncomfortable headlines in recent weeks, Mr Hancock faced pressure to stand down.

Matt Hancock’s resignation letter in full

Matt Hancock’s resignation letter in full

Mr Hancock has quit as health secretary following revelations about his private life.

Matt Hancock quits as Health Secretary after kiss with aide

Matt Hancock quits as Health Secretary after kiss with aide

Mr Hancock wrote to the Prime Minister to tender his resignation.

Tories break ranks to call on Matt Hancock to resign

Tories break ranks to call on Matt Hancock to resign

Former Cabinet minister Esther McVey said pressure would mount on the Health Secretary.

Row reignited over appointment to Whitehall jobs amid Hancock kiss with aide

Row reignited over appointment to Whitehall jobs amid Hancock kiss with aide

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has recommended there be more regulation of the roles.

Tennis balls thrown at Parliament during anti-lockdown protest

Tennis balls thrown at Parliament during anti-lockdown protest

Thousands joined the demonstration in central London.

Close ally of Edwin Poots brands his resignation a ‘tragedy’

Close ally of Edwin Poots brands his resignation a ‘tragedy’

Jim Wells spoke out as he attended the DUP electoral college meeting that endorsed the leadership of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

‘Glasthomebury’: Fans recreate festival experience after event axed again

‘Glasthomebury’: Fans recreate festival experience after event axed again

One couple who met at the festival said they felt they had to celebrate on the weekend it was supposed to take place.

‘Human swan’ takes off on flight around mainland Britain

‘Human swan’ takes off on flight around mainland Britain

Sacha Dench is making the journey to mark the Cop26 UN climate change conference taking place in Glasgow later this year.

Irish Government must stop cheerleading for Protocol, warns DUP leader-designate

Irish Government must stop cheerleading for Protocol, warns DUP leader-designate

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson signalled that north-south relationships will be impacted if ministers in Dublin do not change stance.

Key questions surrounding footage leaked from Matt Hancock’s office

Key questions surrounding footage leaked from Matt Hancock’s office

Stills from the footage emerged on Friday, with the full video released later in the day.

New DUP leader Donaldson vows to ‘right the wrong’ of Northern Ireland Protocol

New DUP leader Donaldson vows to ‘right the wrong’ of Northern Ireland Protocol

Sir Jeffrey received 32 of the 36 votes available.

Half of adults under 30 in England jabbed against Covid-19

Half of adults under 30 in England jabbed against Covid-19

A total of 64,089,251 vaccinations took place in England between December 8 and June 25.

Princess Royal joins celebrations for Armed Forces Day

Princess Royal joins celebrations for Armed Forces Day

Events included a VIP lunch and a flaypast by the Red Arrows.

SNP: PM risks jeopardising public health measures by clinging on to Hancock

SNP: PM risks jeopardising public health measures by clinging on to Hancock

The UK Health Secretary is facing pressure to resign after he was caught kissing a close aide in breach of coronavirus restrictions.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson formally endorsed as new DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson formally endorsed as new DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey received 32 of the 36 votes available.

Afghanistan veteran made ‘really easy decision’ to join NHS Nightingale hospital

Afghanistan veteran made ‘really easy decision’ to join NHS Nightingale hospital

After 22 years’ service in the military, retired Army major Sally Orange said it was an easy decision to join the national coronavirus fight.

Parkrun events return for first time since March 2020

Parkrun events return for first time since March 2020

Organisers said runners are ‘excited’ the 5ks have been allowed to return across Northern Ireland.

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