Covid inquiry: Joe Anderson tells Matt Hancock 'I'm still alive'

Joe Anderson was Liverpool city's mayor until December 2020 when he stepped down

The former mayor of Liverpool has taken to social media to confirm he is still alive, following comments made by Matt Hancock at the Covid inquiry.

He had praised Joe Anderson saying they worked together to put in place an "effective" package of support.

However, he raised eyebrows when he said Mr Anderson was "sadly, no longer with us".

Mr Anderson responded by posting a message on X: "Just took my pulse and I seem to still be here and I feel ok."

Mr Hancock, the former health secretary, was giving evidence to the second round of Covid inquiry public hearings, which is focusing on the response of the government and how ministers made decisions.

Mr Anderson was the city's mayor from 2012 until December 2020 when he stepped down.

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