Justice Secretary Insists ‘Due Process’ Was Followed in Hiring Hancock’s Aide

Matt Hancock with adviser Gina Coladangelo (left) outside BBC Broadcasting House in London after his appearance on the BBC1 current affairs programme, "The Andrew Marr Show," on May 16 2021. Yui Mok/PA

The justice secretary has insisted “due process” was followed in appointing the aide Matt Hancock was caught kissing to a paid role at the health department.

Robert Buckland issued a defence of Boris Johnson’s handling of the scandal as the prime minister was dogged by questions in the wake of the resignation of his health secretary.