Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared on TV urging people to be careful when hugging – 10 days after he was pictured snogging an aide at work.
The under-fire Tory, 42, also said he was excited about hugging his parents when rules were relaxed – while failing to mention is own behind-closed-doors close contact.
Explosive images published overnight show the married Cabinet member in a passionate embrace with university pal Gina Coladangelo, who he recruited last year.
The images were reportedly taken on May 6 – at a time when randy Brits were being told to resist physical contact with people they did not live with.
Responding to the pictures today, Mr Hancock said: “I accept that I breached the social distancing guidance in these circumstances. I have let people down and am very sorry. I remain focused on working to get the country out of this pandemic, and would be grateful for privacy for my family on this personal matter.”
Although friends of the Health Secretary maintain he did not break any rules, it is clear as Mr Hancock and Ms Coladangelo locked lips that they were not keeping two metres apart, and neither were wearing masks.
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