FAMILIES bereaved by Covid-19 have raised fears that Matt Hancock’s use of a personal email account for government business poses a risk to accountability ahead of an inquiry into the handling of the pandemic.  

In a letter to the Information Commissioner, Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice expressed concerns that the ex-health secretary’s actions could make it more difficult to access evidence. 

The group is calling on the watchdog to ensure that any correspondence in the public interest is made available from Mr Hancock’s account.