Wes Streeting

Streeting allies call for unity amid reports Cabinet colleagues want him sacked Evening Standard21:46
Labour at war as Starmer allies condemned for 'Incredibly stupid' briefing against Wes Streeting HuffPost (UK)07:59
Keir Starmer 'under pressure to sack Wes Streeting' for disloyalty over leadership ambitions -… MailOnline23:32
Streeting allies hit out at briefings against him amid sacking rumours The Independent23:32
Streeting told Downing Street about every Labour figure planning a leadership campaign Guido Fawkes' Blog09:58
Wes Streeting takes thinly-veiled swipe at Keir Starmer over digital ID U-turn HuffPost (UK)08:53

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In the last 6 hours

Jesy Nelson makes Wes Streeting emotional during conversation on SMA diagnosis Evening Standard12:04

Health secretary praises world leading robotic innovation at Royal Brompton as “future of the NHS” Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)12:01

Wes Streeting in tears as Jesy Nelson discusses twins’ SMA diagnosis The Independent11:53

Jesy Nelson leaves Health Secretary Wes Streeting fighting back tears as she begs for change to … MailOnline11:50

Jesy Nelson's heartbreaking plea to Wes Streeting - why did it take me to come along? The Mirror11:01

Jesy Nelson talks to Wes Streeting about SMA amid Zion Foster 'split' National World11:01

In the last 8 hours

Peter Kyle Rebukes Wes Streeting for EU Customs Union Campaign Guido Fawkes' Blog10:46

Earlier today

Darren Jones brands reports he is source of Streeting briefing ‘total nonsense’ Evening Standard08:54

Yesterday

Jesy Nelson meets Wes Streeting to demand no more babies are left paralysed by SMA The Mirror17:43 19-Jan-26

Lisa Nandy urges Cabinet ministers to end infighting after PM's right-hand man accused of… MailOnline00:17 19-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Calls grow within cabinet for Starmer to remove Streeting: Report EasternEye09:57 18-Jan-26

Labour war between Starmer and Streeting ramps up as PM faces mounting revolts on jury trials… MailOnline08:36 18-Jan-26

Wes Streeting hails improvement in NHS ambulance response times - but Tories say crews still… MailOnline22:51 17-Jan-26

Labour ministers urging Keir Starmer to sack Wes Streeting are hoping to land the top job… MailOnline11:20 17-Jan-26

Sack Streeting, cabinet ministers urge Starmer City AM09:59 17-Jan-26

Labour At War As Starmer Allies Condemned For 'Incredibly Stupid' Briefing Against Wes Streeting HuffPost (UK)07:59 17-Jan-26

Labour At War As Starmer Allies Blamed For 'Incredibly Stupid' Briefing Against Wes Streeting HuffPost (UK)07:38 17-Jan-26

Keir Starmer 'under pressure to sack Wes Streeting' for disloyalty over leadership ambitions -… MailOnline23:32 16-Jan-26

Streeting allies hit out at briefings against him amid sacking rumours The Independent23:32 16-Jan-26

Streeting allies call for unity amid reports Cabinet colleagues want him sacked Evening Standard21:46 16-Jan-26

Streeting claims NHS bodies ‘oversteering’ on cost saving despite ordering major budget cuts Public Finance15:25 16-Jan-26

Streeting sent NHSE director to investigate trust mired in landmark trans-rights case Health Service Journal15:09 16-Jan-26

Wes Streeting’s government health-check Institute for Government12:53 16-Jan-26

Labour minister Streeting opens New Addington health centre Inside Croydon12:27 16-Jan-26

‘Streeting sets out his stall’ LabourList11:23 16-Jan-26

Wes Streeting fails to woo the Socialist Campaign Group New Statesman06:12 16-Jan-26

BMA considered defamation claim over Wes Streeting letter GPonline.com18:09 15-Jan-26

Five things we learned at the IfG's Government 2026 conference Institute for Government17:03 15-Jan-26

Pressure grows on West Midlands Police chief to quit as cabinet member says 'outrageous' Birmingham Live16:12 15-Jan-26

Time to look at banning under-16s from social media, says Streeting BBC11:37 15-Jan-26

Wes Streeting makes his pitch New Statesman11:12 15-Jan-26

Streeting Doubles Down on Demand Labour ‘Gets it Right the First Time’ Guido Fawkes' Blog11:03 15-Jan-26

Partha Kar: Prioritising UK medical graduates could be a risky reset British Medical Journal10:59 15-Jan-26

Streeting calls for ‘action’ on calls for under-16s social media ban The Independent09:47 15-Jan-26

Health Secretary Wes Streeting piles pressure on West Midlands Police chief to stand down Express & Star09:01 15-Jan-26

Wes Streeting says he will be 'horrified' if under fire West Midlands Police chief is still in… MailOnline08:59 15-Jan-26

Wes Streeting Takes Thinly-Veiled Swipe At Keir Starmer Over Digital ID U-Turn HuffPost (UK)08:53 15-Jan-26

Streeting piles pressure on West Midlands Police chief to stand down Evening Standard08:46 15-Jan-26

Wes Streeting calls for 'action' on social media for under-16s amid growing calls for ban The Mirror08:40 15-Jan-26

Streeting Told Downing Street About Every Labour Figure Planning a Leadership Campaign Guido Fawkes' Blog09:58 14-Jan-26

Streeting blasts Starmer over Labour U-turns - but did he get a heads up on the PM's latest… MailOnline22:57 13-Jan-26

Wes Streeting defends Labour U-turns - but government should 'get it right first time' The Mirror16:16 13-Jan-26

Streeting dismisses 'stakeholder state' complaint Morning Star15:59 13-Jan-26

Government should work to ‘get it right first time’, Wes Streeting says Nation.Cymru15:09 13-Jan-26

Stop making excuses and blaming the system, says Streeting BBC12:49 13-Jan-26

Junk food ad ban and promos rules to be ratcheted up by Wes Streeting The Grocer11:57 13-Jan-26

Streeting Hits Out at Starmer’s Excuses for Snail-Paced Government Guido Fawkes' Blog11:06 13-Jan-26

We can’t keep getting it wrong first time, Streeting says amid U-turns The Independent11:03 13-Jan-26

Blaming The Civil Service Does Labour "No Favours", Says Wes Streeting PoliticsHome10:57 13-Jan-26

Wes Streeting comes out to bat for the blob against Starmer allies inside labour with blast at… MailOnline09:41 13-Jan-26

In the last month

Families demand government to reopen Newham children’s hospice Newham Voices16:39 9-Jan-26

The battle for Scotland’s future New Statesman06:04 9-Jan-26

Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses BBC15:58 8-Jan-26

Wes Streeting praises Mirror campaign demanding baby test after Jesy Nelson heartbreak The Mirror07:05 8-Jan-26

Jesy Nelson's heel prick bill receives support from MP Wes Streeting as she fights for SMA1… MailOnline01:25 8-Jan-26

Mental health: Overdiagnosis, underfunding, or capitalist race to the bottom? Socialist Party12:25 7-Jan-26

Jesy Nelson demands urgent change after twins' diagnosis as Health Secretary steps in The Mirror21:50 6-Jan-26

Talks to end doctor strikes resume as Streeting admits walkouts are in no-one's interest Morning Star16:19 6-Jan-26

Jesy Nelson ‘right to challenge’ twins’ diagnosis process, says Streeting Evening Standard11:44 6-Jan-26

Wes Streeting heads back to the negotiating table with doctors to avoid NHS strike The Mirror11:41 6-Jan-26

PM’s priority is to protect UK-US relationship, Streeting suggests The Independent09:57 6-Jan-26

Rules-based system 'disintegrating before our eyes', Wes Streeting warns Sky News09:20 6-Jan-26

Why managing Trump is more important than defending international law The Independent09:18 6-Jan-26

'Not the time to destabilise NATO': Streeting Sky News08:05 6-Jan-26

Health Secretary Wes Streeting opens new hospice ward at St Christopher’s Southwark News17:44 4-Jan-26

Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged to tackle long-standing problems in NHS maternity care… MailOnline22:36 2-Jan-26

Britons Are Beginning To Admit It: Their Beloved National Health Service Is Broken Reason13:05 2-Jan-26

Labour MP blasts Wes Streeting over 'immoral' puberty blocker trial branding it a 'shameful… MailOnline12:19 2-Jan-26

Wes Streeting says ‘bitingly cold snap’ puts extra pressure on NHS hospitals Evening Standard10:58 2-Jan-26

Wes Streeting urges ‘ignore the sceptics’ on new NHS chickenpox vaccine rollout today The Mirror10:52 2-Jan-26

Wes Streeting slams 'sceptics' over NHS childhood vaccine expansion Cambridge News10:51 2-Jan-26

Chickenpox vaccine rollout to save £24million a year, says Wes Streeting KentLive10:43 2-Jan-26

Full inquiry into maternity care may be needed, says Wes Streeting Yorkshire Post00:06 2-Jan-26

NHS flu update as Wes Streeting issues new statement Somerset Live06:09 1-Jan-26

Scottish Labour MP performed kidney transplant on Christmas Day to give patient the 'gift' of… Daily Record04:30 29-Dec-25

Trans mob's plot to smash up the offices of senior politicians - including the Prime Minister… MailOnline00:06 28-Dec-25

Wes Streeting visits the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)14:01 27-Dec-25

Mixed sex wards used record 5,000 times in a month despite ban The Independent12:23 26-Dec-25

Record number of NHS staff are dismissed after Wes Streeting introduces 'zero tolerance' policy … MailOnline13:55 25-Dec-25

NHS dismissals near 7,000 as Streeting backs ‘zero tolerance’ on performance EasternEye12:31 25-Dec-25

Road to recovery Fabian Society14:45 23-Dec-25

Doctor strikes: BMA 'keen to engage' with Wes Streeting in new year Yorkshire Post06:02 23-Dec-25

Care leavers to get free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services until age of 25 The Mirror00:10 23-Dec-25

Wes Streeting's bid to cosy up to the EU is an 'early shot' at a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer MailOnline23:32 22-Dec-25

Ellesmere Port MP reassured walk-in centre closure is temporary Wirral Globe18:53 22-Dec-25

Streeting opens up divisions in Labour over support for rejoining EU customs union The Independent16:54 22-Dec-25

Doctors call for ‘less name-calling and more deal-making’ from Health Secretary Wes Streeting Morning Star16:28 22-Dec-25

H lead: BMA docs Morning Star16:18 22-Dec-25

No 10 'sticking to red lines' on UK-EU customs union after Streeting comments Sky News15:56 22-Dec-25

Strikes: BMA promises “constructive spirit” in talks with Streeting to avert further walkouts British Medical Journal14:44 22-Dec-25

Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10 The Irish News14:20 22-Dec-25

Wes Streeting accused of making yet another Labour leadership bid after EU comments The National, Scotland13:54 22-Dec-25

'Get On With The Day Job': Andrew Neil Rips Into Wes Streeting's 'Manoeuvring' HuffPost (UK)12:55 22-Dec-25

Wes Streeting 'only backing Brexit unwinding to help oust Starmer' as poll shows 80% of Labour… MailOnline10:58 22-Dec-25

Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work Evening Standard09:02 22-Dec-25

Doctors tell Streeting to make a deal to avoid strikes in 2026 The Independent07:04 22-Dec-25

The penny has dropped: Wes Streeting hails ‘enormous benefits’ of EU membership The London Economic01:11 22-Dec-25

Wes Streeting hints he will back rejoining the customs union with 'closer trading relationship… MailOnline00:18 22-Dec-25

I am autistic – and this is what Wes Streeting just doesn’t understand The New World00:02 22-Dec-25

Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU Evening Standard23:41 21-Dec-25

Briefings against the PM are more cock-up than conspiracy The Observer19:12 21-Dec-25

There is still work to do to fix the NHS The Independent18:16 21-Dec-25

Wes Streeting says Starmer must go further to undo Brexit - as he heaps pressure on PM and… MailOnline12:03 21-Dec-25

Streeting says taxes are too high as he calls for closer trade with EU The Independent11:57 21-Dec-25

Wes Streeting laughs off talk of a deal with Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer Manchester Evening News11:49 21-Dec-25

Streeting says taxes too high as he ducks Labour leadership question The Independent11:36 21-Dec-25

Wes Streeting 'worries' over next few days as doctors' strike nears end Manchester Evening News10:38 21-Dec-25

Wes Streeting 'Diplomatically Ducks' Questions Over Replacing Keir Starmer HuffPost (UK)09:11 21-Dec-25

Wes Streeting: ‘I’m diplomatically ducking the question. This is not a pitch or a job application’ The Observer04:02 21-Dec-25

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Latest news on Wes Streeting, UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in Keir Starmer's Labour government, covering his new role, political career, and views on key health and social care issues.

Wes Streeting, born in 1983, has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election. This marks a significant milestone for Streeting, who has been the Member of Parliament for Ilford North since 2015 and previously served as Shadow Health Secretary.

As Health Secretary, Streeting is responsible for overseeing the UK's health and social care systems, including the NHS. His appointment comes at a critical time, with the health service facing significant challenges in terms of waiting lists, workforce shortages, and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Streeting brings a unique perspective to the role, having overcome kidney cancer in 2021. He has been a vocal advocate for improving NHS services, including embracing new technologies and focusing on prevention. Streeting has also supported the use of private providers to cut waiting lists and has called for better pay and conditions for NHS staff.

In his new position, Streeting faces several immediate challenges, including reducing NHS waiting times, addressing workforce shortages, and implementing Labour's health and social care policies. He has previously outlined a vision for the NHS that includes a shift towards community services, embracing technological innovation, and focusing on preventive care.

Stay informed about Wes Streeting's actions as Health Secretary and the UK's evolving health and social care policies through our comprehensive news feed. With updates from various reliable sources, our coverage provides essential insights into the future of healthcare in the UK under the new Labour government.

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