Matt Hancock stripped of Tory whip for signing up to I'm A Celebrity

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November 01, 2022 View in browser Matt Hancock stripped of Tory whip for signing up to I'm A Celebrity Rob Merrick  Matt Hancock has been suspended from the Conservative parliamentary party after signing up to enter the jungle for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!   "This is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect," said Simon Hart, the Tory chief whip.   The former health secretary has agreed to join the programme as early as this weekend, after he was snubbed by Rishi Sunak when the new prime minister put together his new government.   Read the full story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Home secretary 'rejected hotels for asylum seekers in Tory areas' > British spies defending Ukraine from Russian cyber attacks > Follow our live blog for politics updates. OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Join now The Race Report Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.