
“It was definitely a riskier decision for him to do it than it was for me at the time.”Ī senior Tory in Matt Hancock’s West Suffolk constituency said he is looking forward to seeing the former health secretary “eating a kangaroo’s penis”. “A lot of people have a much stronger opinion of him now and not necessarily a positive one,” she added. He’s far more high profile than I ever was,” told STV News At Six on Tuesday evening. The former politician entered the Australian jungle as part of the show in 2017 following her resignation as Scottish Labour leader. However, former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has said Mr Hancock’s decision to join I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! was “naive and brave”. Allies have said he would use his appearance to promote his work on dyslexia. Mr Hancock has been stripped of the Tory whip after signing up to join the reality TV show.

I was elected by the people, and it’s important to engage with voters, especially younger voters, no matter where they are, and show the human side of politicians.” It’s something I’ve given a lot of thought to.

He added: “So, the truth is, I haven’t lost my marbles or had one too many pina coladas. Whether I’m in camp for one day or three weeks, there are very few places people will be able to see a politician as they really are.”

“There are many ways to do the job of being an MP. “It’s our job as politicians to go to where the people are - not to sit in ivory towers in Westminster. Writing in The Sun, Mr Hancock said: “While there will undoubtedly be those who think I shouldn’t go, I think it’s a great opportunity to talk directly to people who aren’t always interested in politics, even if they care very much about how our country’s run. The former health secretary Hancock said he has gone to Australia so he can “go to where the people are - not to sit in ivory towers in Westminster”. Matt Hancock has been pictured arriving at Brisbane Airport as he prepares to enter the Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! It comes as he explained his decision to join the reality show to a UK newspaper.
