Michelle Donelan says it was ‘right’ that Matt Hancock resigned, by local democracy reporter Matthew McLaughlin

LOCAL MP Michelle Donelan has said it is ‘right’ that Matt Hancock resigned as health secretary.  

Hancock stepped down from his role after footage of the MP breaking Covid restrictions to kiss his aide was released. Sajid Javid, the former chancellor and home secretary was then announced to be Hancock’s replacement. He said he was “honoured” to take up the position.  

In a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the disgraced MP said the government “owe it to people who have sacrificed so much in this pandemic to be honest when we have let them down”. 

Michelle Donelan said, “I think it’s right that Matt Hancock resigned as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.  “He played a pivotal role creating and shaping policy in our response to the pandemic including the restrictions, it is therefore unthinkable that he could remain in his post given his breach of the restrictions.”