MATT Hancock has been slammed as "a disgrace" by furious West Suffolk locals after joining the I'm A Celebrity line-up. Angry constituents lashed out at the politician for bunking off his Suffolk seat after The Sun exclusively revealed he will head into the jungle as a latecomer.
One local raged at the ex-Minister on Facebook: "How can you justify flying off to Australia to do a reality TV show when you are supposed to be here working for the constituents you represent? "You are an absolute disgrace." Another echoed: "Wasting time on I’m a celebrity instead of helping your constituents." And a third person scoffed at the news: "Time to bow out Hancock.
Maybe start doing some TV adverts." READ MORE ON I'M A CELEBLATE ARRIVAL I'm A Celeb fans 'figure out' Seann Walsh's huge role in the showKING GEORGE I'm A Celeb insider reveals why Boy George is allowed to wear a special outfit Taking a break from Parliament to go on holiday, do a second job or appear on reality TV often draws criticism.
This afternoon Mr Hancock had the Tory whip removed - which means he won't be able to vote in Parliament - and he has been slammed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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