Matt Hancock has left his own app after almost five years and he has told its users to follow him on TikTok for his latest updates.
The former health secretary and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 contestant launched the ‘Matt Hancock MP’ app in 2018 when he was serving as culture secretary.
The app was set up to inform his West Suffolk constituents and “promote a healthy, open and impartial debate within its community”.
Matt Hancock updates move to TikTok
In a post released on the app on Tuesday evening, Hancock announced the app would be discontinued, saying: “After almost 5-gloriously fun years, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to the ‘iconic’ Matt Hancock App – a platform that secured multiple exclusives, including my backing of Rishi Sunak for PM.
“While the news will come as a blow to those who can’t remember life before the app, fear not…
@matthancock Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating in Suffolk and across the world 🎄
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“For those left wondering where they can get my latest updates, I’ll be keeping you posted on TikTok.”
He added: “Thanks for the memories and see you all soon.”
The post featured several comments, with many expressing disappointment over the decision.
In December, Hancock announced he would not be standing as an MP at the next election, leaving many wondering what he might do next.
The West Suffolk MP, who lost the Conservative whip after he agreed to fly to Australia to film the ITV reality show, wrote to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to say he wanted to seek “new ways for me to communicate” with the public.
His TikTok account currently has more than 156,000 followers and his content has attracted 1.2 million likes.
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