Published: 9:44 AM January 13, 2021 Updated: 3:16 PM January 13, 2021
Health secretary Matt Hancock has been reminded that he voted against free school meals - after he praised the government for providing them.
He told Good Morning Britain: "I'm really glad we're able to send out food for those who receive free school meals when schools are in, and I'm really glad we're able to do that when schools are out."
But it prompted Piers Morgan to point out: "If you're that glad, can I ask you a question, why did you vote against it?"
"Well I'm really glad we're able to put it into place," responded Hancock.
"Well if you're 'really glad' why did you as health secretary vote against this?" queried Morgan again.
The health secretary stuttered as he explained: "Well... because... the reason I'm glad now is because we've been able to sort that out and put it in place".
"No thanks to you!" replied co-presenter Susanna Reid.
"Let's be honest you got shamed into it by a young football player with a conscience who managed to prick the conscience of you and the government," added Morgan. "Do you regret now, given how glad you now are, voting against it?"
As the Tory minister dodged the question, the presenter continued to explain "you wouldn't have done it without Marcus Rashford campaigning".
But Hancock refused to give a yes or a no response, insisting he's really "glad that we've managed to get this result".
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dlige on January 13rd, 2021 at 14:36 UTC »
I hate Hancock with a passion.
I'm often surprised at the intensity of hate I feel towards him. I think it is something to do with his unsmiling eyes and mechanical smile. Robotic. Evil. Condescending. Arrogant. Elitist
pikeamus on January 13rd, 2021 at 14:06 UTC »
Holy fuck that was bad. I mean, the standard Matt Hancock has set for himself is ridiculously low but that was one of his worst efforts that I can remember. Is Hancock the most pathetic cabinet member we have right now? Honestly, every time I see that snivelling little sod I find myself thinking he's a bratty, clueless, teenager that somehow convinced some idiots that he's an adult. No offence intended to any teenagers reading - I'm sure most of you on here could do a better job than Hancock.
Only_Quote_Simpsons on January 13rd, 2021 at 13:27 UTC »
Never thought I would be thinking Piers was the good guy
The UK's goverment is unbelievable with their flip flopping