Former Osborne aide Matt Hancock clearly has his priorities right. On his first day as Undersecretary of State for Business and Education, reports the Telegraph, who also note the wonderful response from the partner of the Education Secretary, journalist Sarah Vine:
“On my way, sir. My apologies: I was ironing sir’s copy of the FT. Would sir prefer a cappucino or a latte with his croissant this morning?”
The ego has landed…



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