Love cheat ex-minister Matt Hancock hits the surf in Cornwall two months after his affair with aide forced him to resign... and his wife is seen (separately) in the same resort
For weeks, he's been riding out the waves of public anger by keeping a low profile as he tries to avoid political wipeout.
So it's no surprise that Matt Hancock has sneaked off to Cornwall – where he was spotted splashing around in the surf on a body board.
The disgraced former health secretary, 42, was forced to quit the Cabinet in June when CCTV from his Whitehall office was leaked of him kissing his married aide Gina Coladangelo in breach of Covid social-distancing guidance.
In the wake of the scandal, he reportedly told his wife Martha that their marriage was over and announced he would be spending time away from the spotlight to focus on his three children.
For weeks, Matt Hancock been riding out the waves of public anger by keeping a low profile as he tries to avoid political wipeout
The former health minister has sneaked off to Cornwall – where he was spotted splashing around in the surf on a body board
Mr Hancock's children were with him on the beach at Pentireglaze Haven this week, where they also enjoyed some rock-pooling
The disgraced former health secretary, 42, was forced to quit the Cabinet in June when CCTV from his Whitehall office was leaked of him kissing his married aide Gina Coladangelo in breach of Covid social-distancing guidance
In the wake of the scandal, Hancock reportedly told his wife Martha that their marriage was over and announced he would be spending time away from the spotlight to focus on his three children
Hancock was replaced as health secretary by Sajid Javid, who has taken a more aggressive approach on relaxing pandemic restrictions
Hancock is reportedly still in a relationship with his former aide. Miss Coladangelo, 44, also has three children with her husband Oliver Tress, who founded Oliver Bonas, the homeware chain
Pictured: Hancock enjoyed some rock-pooling on the beach at Cornwall with his three children on Friday
Hancock's holiday comes amid reports he may already be plotting his ministerial comeback
Mr Hancock's children were with him on the beach at Pentireglaze Haven this week, where they also enjoyed some rock-pooling.
Later Mr Hancock, dressed in a red baseball cap, swimming shorts, a T-shirt and Crocs, politely humoured requests for selfies from other holidaymakers.
Mrs Hancock, 44, was seen separately in the same resort, wearing her wedding ring.
Hancock's wife Martha was spotted separately at the same resort in Cornwall where the family are holidaying
Pictured: Martha Hancock on holiday in Cornwall on Friday
Mr Hancock, dressed in a red baseball cap, swimming shorts, a T-shirt and Crocs, was also pictured politely humouring requests for selfies from other holidaymakers
He maintained a suitable social distance from fellow holidaymakers requesting selfies while out for a stroll
Last month, the Tory backbencher was pictured moving boxes, suitcases and clothes out of his marital home in London
Last month, the Tory backbencher was pictured moving boxes, suitcases and clothes out of his marital home in London.
He is reportedly already plotting his ministerial comeback.
Miss Coladangelo, 44, also has three children with her husband Oliver Tress, who founded Oliver Bonas, the homeware chain.
Matt Hancock stepped down from his Cabinet role last month after CCTV footage was leaked of him breaching Covid social distancing rules by kissing his aide Gina Coladangelo
Mrs Hancock (pictured left in 2019), 44, was seen separately in the same Cornwall resort, wearing her wedding ring