FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 | History Defined

Who is Isabel Oakeshott? The controversial reporter Matt Hancock trusted with 100,000 Whatsapp messages

Political journalist at cente of storm over claims Matt Hancock rejected scientific advice to Covid test people going into care homes during the pandemic

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Angela Rayner reveals she wears disguises when going to the nightclub

Rayner suggested to nightclub lover Michael Gove he wear a wig like she does

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Matt Hancock under fire over care home deaths and ‘chaotic’ Covid response

The former health secretary’s actions during the pandemic have come under fresh scrutiny following the leak of over 100,000 WhatsApp messages

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Hancock battling claims over Covid-19 care home testing after WhatsApp leak

Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied overruling clinical advice recommending comprehensive testing for people going into care homes.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Matt Hancock disputes report he 'rejected advice to covid test all residents going into care homes'

Daily Telegraph investigation claims chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty told the then health secretary in April 2020 there should be testing for 'all going into care homes'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023

Hancock claims texts showing he ignored Covid care home advice were ‘doctored’

Ex-Tory health secretary rejects ‘distorted account’ based on 100,000 WhatsApp messages

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Matt Hancock disputes ‘distorted’ leak over Covid care home testing

Investigation by The Telegraph alleges the then-health secretary rejected advice on testing in care homes during the pandemic.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Matt Hancock considering all legal options over leaked WhatsApp messages on care home testing

Then-health secretary ‘rejected advice on testing in care homes’ during the pandemic

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Pandemic Diaries: The Inside Story of Britain’s Battle against Covid by Matt Hancock review

This is a vainglorious and revealing work by Matt Hancock, giving his side of the story, writes Robbie Smith

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Pandemic Diaries by Matt Hancock review – rewriting history

Assembled after the fact, these ‘diaries’ strain the usual definition – and the patience of those wanting a fuller account of government mistakes

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022