Matt Hancock has been suspended as a Conservative MP after reportedly deciding to participate in ITV reality show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.
According to The Sun, the former Health Secretary, who controversially resigned from his position last year, will be one of the late additions on this year’s season of the long-running show.
Chief Whip Simon Hart MP said: “Following a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe this is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect.”
Disapproval of the decision stems from the fact that Parliament is currently sitting, with some feeling that Hancock should be focused on the needs of his constituency of West Suffolk.
RadioTimes.com has reached out to ITV for comment.
More to follow.