Piers Morgan blasts Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview: 'It will be bad for the country' Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca — manufacturers of the jabs currently deployed in the UK — say there is no issue with deliveries. Tensions rose after GMB host Piers said the Health Secretary sounded 'exasperated' after he'd 'just been caught breaking the law. That would be ridiculous. We’re listening to you, and here’s how we plan to make that happen. "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/PDL3TDSf.m3u8", He added: 'We have nearly 1,000 health workers who have died on the front line. Mr Hancock said he "won't apologise" after a … ‘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. Good Morning Britain Matt Hancock Piers Morgan Susanna Reid. Kate Garraway has challenged Matt Hancock in their first meeting since her husband became seriously ill with coronavirus. 'What's more is that it is easy to ask these questions, but what is hard is to deliver PPE in the teeth of a pandemic and that is what my team did.'. 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. 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.. "name": "Fuming doctor says Matt Hancock is being 'disgustingly disrespectful' to bereaved families", GOOD Morning Britain viewers praised Kate Garraway for her “tough” Matt Hancock interview after revealing she hasn’t seen her husband in TWO months. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Screenshot of health secretary Matt Hancock appearing on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ on 8 December 2020. Piers Morgan’s mauling of Matt Hancock and Robert Jenrick will have ministers wishing the GMB boycott wasn’t over. 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]”. Health Secretary Matt Hancock began crying on ITV's Good Morning Britain today after being watching the first people in the world to get an approved coronavirus vaccine. You should be apologising. The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. 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. I don't know why I should be thanking you. "@type": "VideoObject", Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared on today’s Good Morning Britain where he spoke to Kate Garraway for the first time since her husband Derek fell ill. Thu Thursday 11 Feb 11.13am 05:19 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. 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. 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 and Piers Morgan have endured their most explosive and fiery argument of the entire pandemic today. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "duration": "P0DT0H2M20S", I don't know why I should be thanking you. Matt Hancock squirms on Good Morning Britain as ICU nurse asks for pay rise. 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 . ', The Health Secretary faced criticism after claiming that there was 'never' a national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) 'because of his team.'. }. In his defence, some people do look like they're pissing themselves laughing when they cry Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning, as the very first Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out to the most vulnerable in the United Kingdom. Piers replied: 'Let's just analyse that. Matt Hancock has said he will be happy to publicly vaccinated alongside Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain. On the previous day’s Good Morning Britain, Hancock had infuriated host Piers Morgan by claiming he should be thanked instead of pilloried. But in appearances today including Good Morning Britain, it had been replaced. "description": "Health Secretary accused of lying to everyone in the UK by NHS worker", As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Matt Hancock appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning, facing a grilling from Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard. ‘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. 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. 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. So long as the operation continues successfully, all restrictions could be dropped in England by June 21. What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? 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. "I'm sorry that I'm not thanking you and applauding you.". Mr Hancock also defended a decision to hand £30million Covid contracts to a former neighbour and pub landlord now under investigation by the medical watchdog - after discreetly removing a picture of his old boozer from the wall of his study. Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversation, register under fake names, and post vile abuse. The number of first doses dished out has dropped by 40 per cent week-on-week. Play it now. "logo": { Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed again on Good Morning Britain as the health secretary refuses to apologise for acting unlawfully. Matt Hancock refuses to resign over unlawful ruling on Covid contracts. A picture of the pub in question was visible on the wall of Mr Hancock's study when he conducted media interviews on Sunday. A High Court judge ruled last week that the failure to publish details of the multibillion-pound deals within the 30-day period required by law breached the “vital public function” of transparency over how “vast quantities” of taxpayers’ money was spent. 'And your refusal to hold your hands up and say, I am really sorry we have got the worst death record in Europe. 130,000 people dead. 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 … 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. The GMB host laid into the Health Secretary of … "height": 87 'But when you give a completely disingenuous answer we are going to call you out on it'. As the furious debate heated up this morning, Piers accused Hancock of telling a 'barefaced lie'. Piers said: 'You didn't save lives, we have got 130,000 deaths, the worst death toll in Europe. I will try and do better'. This is the moment Matt Hancock appeared overcome with emotion during a live interview on Good Morning Britain today. ', 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.'. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/piers-morgan-hits-back-ofcom-23034177 Mr Hancock, the Health Secretary, appeared on Good Morning Britain … 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. When asked if had anything he wanted to say to Mr Hancock, Stokes (pictured) simply laughed and walked off camera, Tensions rose after GMB host Piers said the Health Secretary sounded 'exasperated' after he'd 'just been caught breaking the law.'. "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. Matt Hancock pilloried on Good Morning Britain over claim he should be thanked. The doctor replied: “That was literally an example of Matt Hancock looking the entire country in the eye and lying to them. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I am sorry I am not thanking you and applauding you. Asked about the deals won by Mr Bourne on BBC Radio 4's Today programme this morning Mr Hancock said he 'didn't have anything to do with that contract', despite claims by the ex-landlord that it came about after exchanging a personal WhatsApp message with the Health Secretary. Dr Rachel Clarke says Matt Hancock has lied to the public about the pandemic. MATT Hancock has been accused by an NHS doctor of being “disgustingly disrespectful” to the bereaved families of Covid-19 victims. 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. Clarke was then asked about the Health Secretary’s insistence that there was no national shortage of PPE in England. Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard put Matt Hancock on the spot about the second lockdown at the end of last year Matt Hancock slammed for ‘smirking’ at horror vaccine scene from Contagion on GMB. 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Morgan asked, adding: "Let's just analyse that shall we.”. So, asks RICHARD KAY, is this what really caused a rift? He continued: "I'm sorry, if you want to play that game with us, you and your team have presided over a woeful handling of this pandemic that has lead to us having the worst death toll in Europe.