Matt Hancock went on the defensive today after being accused of personally intervening to help a shamed former Tory minister land a £180million PPR contract. The Health Secretary insisted that Brooks Newmark received no special treatment as he brokered a deal for international firms to supply millions of pairs of goggles to the NHS last year. After a string of email exchanges with Mr Hancock and his senior aides the company was awarded a £178million deal in June. The Health Secretary helped Brooks Newmark broker a deal for international firms to get involved with the supply of vital gloves,masks and other equipment. In one of the emails, replying to Mr Newmark's proposal, Mr Hancock wrote: 'Thanks.

Source: Daily Mail May 16, 2021 07:30 UTC