Embarrassing moment Sunak dodges Matt Hancock hug as Tory MPs congratulate Rishi

Rishi Sunak appears to have snubbed Matt Hancock after the new Prime Minister in waiting avoided shaking hands with the disgraced former health secretary while others rushed to congraulate him. As the former chancellor arrived at the Conservative Party Headquarters for his first televised address as the leader of the Tories, dozens of his supporters jeered and went to hug him. But Mr Sunak’s former fellow cabinet minister Mr Hancock, who was sacked after photos were released of him having an affair and engaging in sexual behaviour in the House of Commons, was filmed being ignored by the future resident of Downing Street. The snub was spotted by Britons as the broadcast went live to the country, with some joking that Mr Hancock got “completely blanked”. 

Britons struggled to contain themselves as the former health secretary looked on at the Prime Minister in waiting. 

One user wrote on Twitter: “Matt Hancock getting blanked by Rishi Sunak and looking like a kid at Christmas who’s had a disappointing present is today’s highlight.

Another wrote: Rishi Sunak just ghosted Matt Hancock live on TV,” while someone else said: “Rishi Sunak totally blanks Matt Hancock.”

And a spoof account of Larry the Downing Street cat wrote: “Matt Hancock won’t be holding his breath for a spot in the cabinet…”

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