Matt Hancock can’t earn his forgiveness in the jungle, but God will freely give it to him if he asks
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Tim Farron MP2022-11-16T07:54:00
By showing that he can brave the insects and the ick factor, Matt Hancock is hoping to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of the nation. But even if he wins I’m a Celeb, will the public penance really offer him the release that he is seeking? And what happens if he doesn’t?
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