The Labor leader has called for the findings of a Covid inquiry to be released by the end of the year, as former health secretary Matt Hancock has faced criticism over his handling of the pandemic, including allegations that he admitted to care homes. Rejected advice to test people who do. The Daily Telegraph obtained more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages between Hancock, ministers and officials, some of which suggest he did not follow the advice of Prof Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer. Hancock has vehemently denied the allegations.