Health secretary Matt Hancock has had to issue a defence after he was caught scoffing a sugary snack for breakfast live on television.
The Conservative MP for West Suffolk was caught eating the caramel waffle, or stroopwaffle, by Good Morning Britain cameras as he waited for a live link up with the studio.
As he appeared on air host Piers Morgan asked him what he’d eaten for breakfast – setting the trap.
Mr Hancock said: “I had a banana and I had a stroopwaffle because I needed energy.
Piers Morgan asked Mr Hancock if his message to the nation was to eat a caramel waffle for breakfast, despite it containing half your recommended allowance of fat. (ITV)
Matt Hancock was challenged over his dietary choices after he was caught on camera eating a stroopwaffle. (ITV)
“All good things in moderation.
“We’re all allowed a bit of joy in our lives. I knew I was about to come on this programme and I needed to be up and at ‘em.
But the controversial host said: “There’s 356 calories and 16.2g fat – that’s your fat content for the day gone.
“Given we’re a breakfast show is this your rallying cry to the nation – have a caramel waffle to get you going?”
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But Mr Hancock took the challenge in his stride and quipped: “If you like a caramel waffle have a caramel waffle just don’t eat too many and do a bit of exercise.
After the programme the MP, who last year launched his own app, took to Twitter where he said: “Nothing wrong with a bit of waffle in politics from time to time #LoveLife #LoveWaffles”
Mr Hancock has been tipped by many to throw his hat into the ring for the Conservative Party leadership as prime minister Theresa May faces continuing calls to set a date for her resignation.
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