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...
The byelection, Wes Streeting and Europe: your questions answered – podcast
Can Andy Burnham do a better job than Keir Starmer? Is Makerfield more important for Reform than Labour? Can the UK rejoin the EU? Pippa Crerar and Ki...
Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status
In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted h...
Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch
MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’UK politics live – latest updatesFormer health secretary Wes St...
Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live
Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income ...
Labour must be bolder or it will lose, says Wes Streeting
In first speech since quitting cabinet, Streeting says party must deliver change or it will hand keys of No 10 to ReformUK politics live – latest upda...
Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvio...
Streeting pide la vuelta de Reino Unido a la Unión Europea, mientras ultras de derecha e izquierda se enfrentan en Londres
Wes Streeting, que el jueves dimitió como ministro de Sanidad, anuncia que se presentará para sustituir al primer ministro Starmer al frente del Parti...
