Matt Hancock's book, Pandemic Diaries, release date revealed

Matt Hancock’s book, Pandemic Diaries, will officially be released on Tuesday, December 6.

The MP for West Suffolk served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2018 to 2021, leading the UK government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Using contemporaneous records from that period, Mr Hancock recounts first-hand the most important events and decisions as they unfolded throughout the global emergency.

Pandemic Diaries provides the definitive account of Britain’s battle to turn the tide against Covid-19 and will be launched at the Science Museum in London.

For the first time, the UK’s former Health Secretary reveals the crucial moments of the struggle to save lives and the race to develop the vaccine.

According to a statement from the office of Matt Hancock: "Mr Hancock will give his unique perspective on how the NHS rose to the challenge, recognising the incredible hard work and sacrifice of so many, and offers an honest assessment of the lessons we need to learn for next time – because there will be a next time."

Proceeds from sales will be donated to NHS charities and causes supporting dyslexia.