Matt Hancock tells MPs of death in his family from Covid-19

The Health Secretary told MPs of the death within his family as he concluded the six-hour debate on the new tier restrictions.

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Coronavirus – Mon Nov 16, 2020

Matt Hancock fought back tears as he revealed his step-grandfather died after catching Covid-19.

The Health Secretary told MPs of the death within his family as he concluded the six-hour debate on the new tier restrictions to be implemented in England from Wednesday to replace the national lockdown.

Speaking in the Commons, Mr Hancock said: “We can afford to let up a little, we just can’t afford to let up a lot.

“Let that be the message that goes out from this House.

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