Streeting says he began stockpiling food weeks ago amid rising threat to UK
Defence secretary says value for money and modernisation key for defence spending to ‘fight the wars ahead’Wes Streeting started stockpiling food and ...
UK must prepare for infrastructure attacks by hostile states, says Streeting
Warning by defence secretary comes as he opens a tank gun barrel factory in the West MidlandsBusiness live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, Wes ...
Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback
UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hourWes Streeting has been forced to delay the pu...
Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on visit to Washington after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support KyivWes Streeting urged the US to stand b...
Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine
Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflictBritain stands behind Volodymyr Zelensk...
Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
Defence secretary places annual payments to Mauritius on hold as UK government reviews deal over Diego Garcia baseUK politics live – latest updatesWes...
Wes Streeting praises Wargame docudrama for highlighting UK defence
Defence secretary says five-part TV series, featuring Michael Gove and Nicola Sturgeon, has helped write his ‘defence spending review submission’A doc...
Wes Streeting describes ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobic abuse since becoming defence secretary
Streeting says role is chance to demonstrate strength and challenge stereotype that persists in dark corners of internetWes Streeting has described re...
Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says
New defence secretary emphasises military will be spending priority over other departments under BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting...
Streeting and Mahmood accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme
Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about schemeUK politics live – latest updatesVictims of cri...
Starmer facing pressure from Burnham and Streeting allies not to fight leadership challenge
One Labour MP said there are about 200 who are prepared – if necessary – to sign Burnham’s nomination papersUK politics – live updatesHow quickly coul...
Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says
Exclusive: Ex-minister accuses Labour of ‘overcautiousness’ and says his proposal was cut from manifestoWes Streeting has said his plan to ban “privat...
Wes Streeting says he could launch leadership challenge next week
Former health secretary calls on Keir Starmer to step down to end ‘uncertainty and paralysis’Wes Streeting has said he would be prepared to challenge ...
Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy billsWes Streeting’s pitch to be the nex...
Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says
Exclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violenceWes Streeting has called for Keir Star...
Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’
Ex-health secretary was described as ‘hysterical’ on issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this weekUK politics live – latest updatesWes Stre...
Wes Streeting calls for NI tax cuts for businesses to ‘incentivise’ hiring
Labour should also drill for oil and gas in North Sea, says former health secretary and leadership candidateWes Streeting has called for national insu...
Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
Former health secretary says he unsuccessfully argued for tougher action when in cabinetGood morning. The government has been consulting on whether to...
‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: Streeting calls for under-16s ban on certain platforms
Former health secretary’s intervention comes as government closes consultation on age limits for social media platformsSocial media companies should b...
