Published 1 year ago

Hancock told aides he wanted to 'frighten the pants off everyone' about COVID, leaked messages say

Summary by Sky News UK

The exchanges are among more than 100,000 messages leaked by journalist Isabel Oakeshott, who was given them by Mr Hancock while they were collaborating on his memoir.

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BBC News

Hancock messages suggest plan to frighten public

The former health secretary discussed when to reveal the existence of the Kent variant.

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The Guardian

Matt Hancock wanted to ‘frighten everyone’ into following Covid rules

Latest batch of WhatsApp messages reveal discussions over when to ‘deploy’ details of new strain

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The Independent

Need to ‘frighten the pants’ off public with new Covid strain, said Hancock

Leaked messages reveal discussions over when to ‘deploy’ details of a new Covid-19 strain.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Inside Hancock’s plan to ‘frighten the pants off everyone’ about Covid

The new leaked messages provide a startingly insight into the mentality of the Health Secretary as he planned to "deploy the new variant".

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Daily Mirror

Matt Hancock plotted to use new Covid variant to 'frighten pants off' public

WhatsApp messages showing the inner workings of the Health Secretary's team at the height of the pandemic were leaked to reporters, including a suggestion from Hancock that they declare a new strain

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Matt Hancock ‘wanted to frighten pants off everyone during pandemic’

The texts – which were part of around 100,000 messages leaked in the Telegraph last week – also reveal discussions over when to ‘deploy’ details of a new strain.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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