Former Health Secretary’s departure reflects on Johnson’s authority and personal turmoil
The resignation of former health secretary Matt Hancock took center stage in news headlines on Sunday, June 27, following a scandal that severely impacted Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s authority. “Gone – Hancock quits after day of humiliation,” declared The Observer, which detailed Hancock’s downfall stemming from revelations that he had violated social distancing rules by kissing aide Gina Coladangelo in his ministerial office.
The Sun on Sunday opted for the headline “Matt finished,” labeling Hancock a “hypocrite” in light of the photos and videos that exposed his affair with Coladangelo. The affair was first reported by The Sun, highlighting a stark contradiction between Hancock’s public health messaging and his private actions.
Meanwhile, The Mail on Sunday reported “Hancock quits his job – and marriage,” revealing that he ended his marriage to Martha just hours before the scandal broke. The publication detailed how Hancock informed his devastated wife about the affair on Thursday evening, only for images of him with Coladangelo to surface shortly after.
