UK Health Minister ‘Very Sorry’ After Pictured Kissing Aide

UK Health Minister ‘Very Sorry’ After Pictured Kissing Aide
Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock leaves his house, in London, Britain, on June 17, 2021. Henry Nicholls/Reuters
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LONDON—British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was “very sorry” after pictures of him kissing and embracing his top aide, a friend hired last year, were splashed on the front page of the Sun newspaper.

“I accept that I breached the social distancing guidance in these circumstances,” Hancock said.