Boris Johnson blames ‘email error’ for not joining EU ventilator scheme - but Matt Hancock says he got it
26/03/2020
After initially claiming it did not join an EU scheme for ventilators because of Brexit, it now blames an ‘email error’ for missing the invitation.
On the third anniversary of Brexit, Boris Johnson has attempted to paint the withdrawal from the EU as a major boost for the UK – but immediately faced pushback over a questionable claim.
Health Secretary insists government has ‘plan for all eventualities’.
Coronavirus: Regulator rejects Matt Hancock’s claim that UK got vaccine first because of Brexit
02/12/2020
Britain’s medicines regulator has contradicted claims by health secretary Matt Hancock that the UK got the first coronavirus vaccine faster because of Brexit.
Coronavirus: UK’s failure to join EU ventilator scheme was ‘political decision’, not communication error, says senior civil servant
21/04/2020
Sir Simon McDonald says ministers were briefed on ‘what was on offer’ to UK.
Preparedness and vaccine rollout outside of EU under scrutiny as inquiry kicks off.
Brussels says UK was briefed on bulk-buying plan and given ‘ample opportunity’ to join.
The all-consuming Brexit and coronavirus crises threaten a double whammy for the UK's Cinderella service.
Education secretary lauds vaccine rollout saying scientists in UK better than in France, Belgium or US.
The health secretary denied ministers were "specifically" planning for martial law, but did not rule it out either.
Boris Johnson infamously said 'Brexit saved lives' earlier this year. Judging by these comments, it did precisely the opposite.
Trade minister rejected Boris Johnson’s claim exporters would be spared tariffs after no deal
Senior Foreign Office official tells MPs that ministers refused scheme because UK had left EU.
The former chancellor also described Liz Truss as a 'Pino' - Prime Minister in name only on the Andrew Neil Show.
Matt Hancock Says Shutting Down Parliament To Force No-Deal Could 'Kill Brexit Altogether'
07/06/2019
Any attempt to shut down parliament to force through a no-deal exit from the EU could kill off Brexit completely, Tory leadership hopeful Matt Hancock has warned.
It comes after serious warning about food supply from supermarkets.
Misleading the country: Boris Johnson and ministers have made dozens of false statements to parliament, investigation reveals
07/04/2022
Labour accuses government of ‘litany of lies and falsehoods’ as calls for corrections are ignored.
Health secretary wades into the row, saying health service is 'not for sale'. / Donald Trump's British envoy has sparked fury with claims that access to the NHS would be "on the table" in post-Brexit trade deal with the US. Woody Johnson, the US ambassador to the UK, said the "entire economy" would be included ... allowing American private firms to bid for NHS contracts.
Report increases fears government is determined to weaken judicial scrutiny.
This being 2020, it didn't take long for good news about the Pfizer/BioNTech jab to turn into a tiresome row about Brexit.
No-deal Brexit could cause six months of drug shortages and traffic chaos, government warns
07/12/2018
Emergency plans to fly in medical supplies have been laid to ensure hospitals remain stocked amid six months of expected chaos at Britain’s channel ports after a no-deal Brexit. Critical supplies could also be diverted away from channel routes and some drugs may even be rationed to ensure stocks do not run out.
Planes Could Fly In Emergency Medicine Supplies In Event Of No-Deal Brexit, Says Health Secretary Matt Hancock
07/12/2018
A no-deal Brexit could lead to planes flying in drugs and medicines being given priority at the UK’s gridlocked ports, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. / Chemists could also be asked to ration drugs to guarantee sick people can access vital medicines...
Kate Bingham contradicts Matt Hancock's claim UK authorities backed jabs swiftly "because of Brexit".
Second referendum or revoking Article 50 'on the table', resigning Conservative minister admits
26/03/2019
'Anything from here, as far as they [Brexiteers] are concerned, gets softer in terms of Brexit,' says former health minister. / An ex-minister has suggested revoking Article 50 or a second referendum are "on the table", after Theresa May suffered another humiliating Brexit defeat.