A comedian is holding a mock constituency surgery in a Suffolk town while Matt Hancock is away in the I'm a Celebrity jungle.
Adam Hills, host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, is coming to Mildenhall tomorrow with the aim of helping locals with their problems while Matt Hancock is in the jungle.
The West Suffolk MP has been taking part in I'm a Celebrity for the last fortnight. This controversial decision has led to some calling for his resignation.
Come along to Mildenhall marketplace tomorrow at 1pm where @adamhillscomedy will rock out with Hancock out.
— The Last Leg (@TheLastLeg) November 19, 2022
While discussing Mr Hancock's time in the jungle with Last Leg regulars Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, and the week's guests Mr Hills revealed his plans.
"The people I feel sorry for are Matt Hancock's constituents," he said.
"Because we're in the middle of a cost of living crisis, we've just faced an eye-watering autumn statement, and he's off earning £400,000 for eating a kangaroo penis.
"So I'm stepping up.
"I've done a bit of research - turns out my ancestors came from a town in Suffolk called Mildenhall. Now that's in Matt Hancock's constituency.
"So while he's in the jungle, I'm going to take over and I'm going to help out the people of Mildenhall.
"Australia gets him, West Suffolk gets an Aussie.
"On Sunday, I'm going to go to Mildenhall and set up a little desk and if any of the locals want to come and meet me and tell me what your problems are, I'm gonna try and fix stuff while he's in the jungle.
"I reckon I can do a better job in a week than he has done thus far.
"With your MP in the jungle and the dog house, I'm saying 'I'm a celebrity, get me into there!'"
Mr Hill will be holding the impromptu surgery in Mildenhall Market Place at 1pm on Sunday, November 20.
He is inviting locals to come and let him know what they need help with, which he will do his best to solve.
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