Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed again on Good Morning Britain as the health secretary refuses to apologise for acting unlawfully. “A crucial part of good medicine is learning from your mistakes, that’s how we get safer. The pair came to blows on GMB after the Health Secretary insisted his team should be 'thanked' for their hard work. "uploadDate": "2021-02-24T10:43:53+00:00", Matt Hancock spoke to Piers and Susanna on the day the first Pfizer vaccine was administered to members of the public at University Hospital, Coventry. We have decided to make the ability to comment only available to our 10,000 paying subscribers. H. ealth Secretary Matt Hancock has denied that there was a Government boycott of Good Morning Britain after 201 days since a minister appeared on the ITV programme. Matt Hancock appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning, facing a grilling from Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard. ', The under-fire Minister tried to make light of the situation by joking cricketer Ben Stokes should have stayed on the show for longer before Piers promptly clapped back: 'Trust me I wanted to run [his interview] another ten minutes and bounce you off, but here we are.'. Think-tank bosses believe it is unlikely supply is solely behind the downturn because there would be reports of centres across the country running out of stock — which hasn't been the case. Good Morning Britain Matt Hancock Piers Morgan Susanna Reid. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. Matt Hancock appears to cry on live TV over first Covid vaccinations. It was the first time Kate had come face to face with the Health Secretary since her husband Derek’s heartbreaking fight with Covid.. It was the first time Kate had come face to face with the Health Secretary since her husband Derek’s heartbreaking fight with Covid.. So, asks RICHARD KAY, is this what really caused a rift? Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard put Matt Hancock on the spot about the second lockdown at the end of last year "name": "Fuming doctor says Matt Hancock is being 'disgustingly disrespectful' to bereaved families", AstraZeneca yesterday admitted there were 'fluctuations' in supply at plants but that it was still 'on track' with orders. Tensions boiled over on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan branded Matt Hancock 'patronising' and hit out at him for the Government's 'woeful handling' of the coronavirus pandemic. Published from its offices at 200 Renfield Street Glasgow and printed in Scotland by Newsquest (Herald & Times) a division of Newsquest Media Group Ltd, registered in England & Wales with number 01676637 at Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe HP10 9TY – a Gannett company. He replied: "I sound exasperated for two reasons Piers, one because I think we should be on this programme thanking my team, they work so hard. Appearing on Good Morning Britain today, South Swindon MP and justice secretary Mr Buckland was quizzed by Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on the ruling and subsequent lack of apology from the Mr Hancock. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. "@type": "VideoObject", This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. "embedUrl": "https://www.thenational.scot/video/205050/", The under-fire Minister tried to make light of the situation by joking cricketer Ben Stokes should have stayed on the show for longer before Piers promptly clapped back, Piers asked if Ben Stokes if he had anything he wanted to say to Mr Hancock, and he simply laughed and walked off camera. He added: 'We have nearly 1,000 health workers who have died on the front line. Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash. The Health Secretary joined Piers and GMB co-host Susanna Reid after the day after Piers engaged in a fiery debate with vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi over PPE shortages on Monday. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? I don't know why I should be thanking you. 'Because I don't think 130,000 deaths shows you have handled it well. Subscribe now or log in to make sure you stay a part of the conversation. When Mr Hancock said Piers was cutting him off and said 'what's the point of coming on', Piers hit back: 'Don't be so patronising, Health Secretary. Piers Morgan clearly isn’t a fan of tardiness as he rinsed health secretary Matt Hancock for being late for his interview on Good Morning Britain . We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. The Health Secretary confirmed over the weekend that he would not be resigning over the ruling. When he faced Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain, he wriggled for all he was worth, but stayed well and truly on the hook. The Health Secretary claimed a delay in the supply schedule will result in fewer jabs being dished out. "name": "The National", With a rapid inoculation drive crucial to Britain's hopes of lockdown being eased in the next few months, critics say there is 'no excuse' for the rollout slowing down. ©Copyright 2001-2021. Matt Hancock told people to be patient during these uncertain times. Britain is racing to give as many first doses to over-50s as possible before the end of March, when millions of second jabs must be rolled out — which will inevitably slow the operation. He also said how glad he was that kids were getting free school meals. Piers told Mr Hancock 'stop being so patronising' during heated exchange. The comments below have not been moderated. "So I'm sorry if my first thought when you come on Health Secretary is not to thank you and your team for your brilliant handling of the pandemic because I don't think 130,000 deaths shows that you've handled it well. A picture of the pub in question was visible on the wall of Mr Hancock's study when he conducted media interviews on Sunday. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gmbs-susanna-reid-claims-matt-23555063 On the previous day’s Good Morning Britain, Hancock had infuriated host Piers Morgan by claiming he should be thanked instead of pilloried. The under-fire Minister tried to make light of the situation by joking cricketer Ben Stokes should have stayed on the show for longer. When asked if had anything he wanted to say to Mr Hancock, Stokes simply laughed and walked off camera. You and your team have presided over a woeful handling of this pandemic that has led to us having the worst death toll in Europe; 130,000 people dead. A Gannett Company. Official figures showed Britain only administered 150,000 vaccines on Sunday, in the worst daily performance since the NHS roll-out began to gather speed last month. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, 'Children today, terrorists tomorrow': Lindsey Graham warns Al Qaeda and ISIS could exploit poor border control after Trump blasts Biden for 'destroying' America with lax immigration policies as the influx of migrants continues, 'Wedding row with Kate was Meghan Markle's 9/11': Tucker Carlson lampoons 'manipulative opportunist' Duchess of Sussex and calls out hypocrisy of claiming to be silenced victim while doing Oprah interview watched by 50 million, 'It's more revealing than the bride's!' ‘I think we should be on this programme thanking my team.’ After Matt Hancock says his team should be thanked, @piersmorgan asks if his team should be thanked for 130,000 people dying in the pandemic. The number of first doses dished out has dropped by 40 per cent week-on-week. I am sorry I am not thanking you and applauding you. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Matt Hancock appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning, facing a grilling from Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard. 'Why don't you say that? That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. Morgan asked, adding: "Let's just analyse that shall we.”. Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he “won’t apologise” after a high court ruling found he acted unlawfully, as he insisted to Good Morning Britain his team should be thanked. "@type": "Organization", Good Morning Britain published this video item, entitled “‘Disgustingly Disrespectful’ – Doctor Hits Out at Matt Hancock Over Unlawful PPE Ruling | GMB” – below is their description. WATCH: Matt Hancock wipes away tears on Good Morning Britain. PIERS Morgan has demanded Matt Hancock's resignation as he appears on Good Morning Britain after No10's 200-day boycott of the show. "logo": { We’ve had hundreds of emails from you complaining about this, asking us to take steps to ensure that these people aren’t given a platform on our site. Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared on Good Morning Britain and was quizzed on whether another national lockdown will be brought in. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/PDL3TDSf/poster.jpg?width=720", Sisters-in-war: Again and again in her TV jaw-dropper, Meghan exposed her fixation with Kate, who'd enjoyed such a happy and relaxed friendship with Harry. Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash. The Health Secretary came under fire after he claimed he should be thanked, not criticised, for his role in tackling a pandemic which has led to almost 130,000 deaths in the UK. WATCH: Matt Hancock wipes away tears on Good Morning Britain. Tensions rose after GMB host Piers said the Health Secretary sounded 'exasperated' after he'd 'just been caught breaking the law. "duration": "P0DT0H2M20S", The Tory minister was also accused of lying to the public over his insistence there had been no national shortages of PPE in England, despite widespread reports from doctors about a lack of safety equipment. Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca — manufacturers of the jabs currently deployed in the UK — say there is no issue with deliveries. Piers Morgan blasts Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview: 'It will be bad for the country' GOOD Morning Britain viewers praised Kate Garraway for her "tough" Matt Hancock interview after revealing she hasn't seen her husband in TWO … However the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirmed at the weekend it has launched a probe into Mr Bourne's company - which had no previous experience of making medical supplies prior to the pandemic. 'But when you give a completely disingenuous answer we are going to call you out on it'. Good Morning Britain viewers were left cringing on their sofas as they watched Matt Hancock break down in tears after the first coronavirus vaccinations were given out.. And the fact is, if you are not willing to apologise for the things you have got wrong then that must mean you think you have nothing to learn and that’s really, really worrying because he if he thinks he’s got nothing to learn then how do we ever stop making the same mistakes again? The PM has pledged to jab all 32million in the top nine groups by April 15 and every adult by the end of July. "url": "https://www.thenational.scot/resources/images/sitelogo/", The latest row comes after Hancock was found to have acted unlawfully because he failed to publish details of billions of pounds' worth of coronavirus-related contracts within the required time. This is the moment Matt Hancock appeared overcome with emotion during a live interview on Good Morning Britain today. Appearing on Good Morning Britain today, South Swindon MP and justice secretary Mr Buckland was quizzed by Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on the ruling and subsequent lack of … Screenshot of health secretary Matt Hancock appearing on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ on 8 December 2020. Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed again on Good Morning Britain as the health secretary refuses to apologise for acting unlawfully. Matt Hancock was ambushed by an ITV reporter in the street in London who asked him why he wouldn't speak to Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain. The Health Secretary was reduced to tears on Good Morning Britain, … Boris Johnson put a successful vaccine roll-out at the heart of his lockdown-easing plan, which he unveiled yesterday. Good Morning Britain Matt Hancock Piers Morgan Susanna Reid. "height": 87 Matt Hancock wipes away tears as he gets emotional talking about coronavirus vaccine. 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Matt Hancock pilloried on Good Morning Britain over claim he should be thanked. They work so hard.'. Health secretary and West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock has pledged to take the coronavirus vaccine with Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan live on air. In an often uncomfortable interview, Hancock was grilled on the ITV show on Monday by presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. "I'm sorry that I'm not thanking you and applauding you.". ', Mr Hancock replied: 'I am asking you to thank people who spent 18 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure we got the PPE that we needed and saved lives as a result.'. Matt Hancock refuses to resign over unlawful ruling on Covid contracts. Clarke was then asked about the Health Secretary’s insistence that there was no national shortage of PPE in England. Picture: Getty The Health Secretary also said during an interview on Good Morning Britain: "Even before we get to whether we're going on holiday, or where we're going on holiday, how soon we can see and hug our loved ones is important. The presenter, 53, explained s… Health secretary Matt Hancock was on ITV’s Good Morning Britain today where he was keen to point out that the company responsible had apologised and the government was putting it right. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Hancock insists he has been busy. Pfizer today insisted their coronavirus vaccine deliveries are on track, hitting back at Matt Hancock after he warned supply issues would slow down the roll-out this week. 130,000 people dead. MATT Hancock has been accused by an NHS doctor of being “disgustingly disrespectful” to the bereaved families of Covid-19 victims. Matt Hancock slammed for ‘smirking’ at horror vaccine scene from Contagion on GMB. We gave you a chance to answer. Dr Rachel Clarke, a palliative care specialist, said Hancock’s remarks were “disgustingly disrespectful to the families of over 130,000 people who have died of Covid [in the UK]”. She told Good Morning Britain: “We all know that’s one of the worst death tolls in the entire world. What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? 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