People have been donating to leave abusive messages on Matt Hancock's charity fundraising page as he takes on the London Marathon.
The former disgraced health secretary has set up a JustGiving page in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care based in his West Suffolk consituencey.
The MP has kept a relatively low profile since he resigned as Health Secretary after admitting to breaking coronavirus rules in June.
Leaked CCTV showed him kissing an aide in his departmental office.
But in a faux pas he posted online a link to his fundraising page for the run in October and many have taken the opportunity to donate a small amount to send an insulting message.
Only costs £2 to send a message to Matt Hancock that he’ll probably read, and you’ll be supporting the St Nicholas Hospice at the same time. pic.twitter.com/rJ8oXll9Lt
— Mark Cockerton (@CockertonMark) September 2, 2021
Many of the comments were left under a pseudonym name such as "Rishni Sunak", "Martha Hancock" and "Jim Saville" in the brutal trolling.
The offensive messages have now been removed but the fundriaisng total now stands at £3,173.
In 5 weeks I’m going to run the London Marathon for the very first time. I’m running to raise money for the wonderful @stnichhospice.
— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) August 31, 2021
Please sponsor me here: https://t.co/ToyTOIyirb
Every pound will help me get round! 🏃
The JustGiving page states: "I’ve decided to run the 2021 London Marathon in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care.
"St Nicholas Hospice Care is a fantastic charity working in my constituency of West Suffolk, who look to give help, support and advice to those who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses.
"The Hospice sees around 2000 people each year and any money donated will makes a real difference to people's lives.
"This is my first London Marathon and I'm really excited to take part and raise money for St Nicholas Hospice Care. I have already started my training and hope to keep you all updated with my progress."
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