Rejected petition Sack the Health Secretary Matt Hancock for his disgraceful behaviour

Sack Matt Hancock

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The past year we have been told by the health secretary and government to social distance, to not mix with other households. Unable to hug our nearest and dearest yet the health secretary and his aid seem to think these restriction do not apply to them when they should be the ones to set and lead by example, this government is a shambles

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It’s about honours or appointments.

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for MPs or Ministers to be sacked or for them to resign.

Since you started your petition, Matt Hancock has resigned and Sajid Javid has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

You can read Matt Hancock's resignation letter and the Prime Minister's response here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/matt-hancocks-resignation-letter-and-the-prime-ministers-response

And you can read the press release announcing the appointment of Sajid Javid as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-rt-hon-sajid-javid-mp-appointed-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care

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Date submitted 25 June 2021
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