Mr Hancock will give evidence over two days.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock is to give evidence at the official Covid-19 inquiry.

He will face a number of questions about his work before the pandemic and the government’s response to the crisis.

Mr Hancock served as health secretary from 9 July 2018 to 26 June 2021 and played a key role in the government’s initial response as the pandemic unfolded.

He became a household name during the crisis and regularly appeared in Downing Street press briefings.

He resigned from his post the day after video footage........

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