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17 resultsfor “when did Wes Streeting become health secretary”

Politics

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis

become the first member of the government to resign - Health Secretary Wes Streeting and former

BBC News10h ago
Politics

Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount

Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is also seen as a potential leadership rival, although a speedy contest would hamper his chances because he would first need to become

BBC NewsYesterday
Politics

'We need to move quickly,' says Labour MP seeking to challenge PM

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are thought to be the main potential challengers to Sir Keir's leadership. Burnham cannot enter a contest without

BBC NewsMay 10
Politics

Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens

become leader. Attention is likely to focus on Burnham in the days after this week’s elections as one of three likely challengers to Starmer, with the former deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Politics

Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, in particular, faces a massive call in the next couple of days. He has said he won't challenge Sir Keir, but is prepared to make his case for being Prime

BBC NewsYesterday
Health

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

secretary calling for "urgent action" to regulate the infant-sleep industry, following a BBC investigation. In the letter, the Lullaby Trust and Liberal Democrat Tom Morrison urge Wes Streeting to "ensure that no more babies

BBC News19h ago
Politics

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

health secretary, Wes Streeting, that warned Palantir’s public profile was “likely to make it harder to go further with the FDP”. Palantir is using social media and broadcast and newspaper interviews to hit back

The Guardian WorldApr 16
Politics

Starmer to face split cabinet as demands for his resignation mount

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. However, Rayner’s ability to run is hampered until an investigation into her tax affairs is resolved. She resigned

Al Jazeera English12h ago
Health

Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament

Wes Streeting, the health secretary. “Prevention is better than cure. This reform will save lives, ease pressure on the NHS, and build a healthier Britain.” The legislation will also give ministers the power to strengthen

The Guardian WorldApr 21
Politics

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Wes Streeting, though this is denied by those close to the health secretary. On Friday, Streeting said Sir Keir had his support but "we have to take responsibility in government for our mistakes". Asked

BBC NewsMay 9
Politics

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech

Secretary Wes Streeting's [commitment to abolish NHS England](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crknrrz7ln6o), and to implement some of the commitments in his [10 Year Health Plan.](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future) **Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill** -This legislation

BBC NewsYesterday
Politics

Starmer insists he won’t quit as PM, as former minister Catherine West seeks to trigger Labour leadership contest – UK politics live

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, and Angela Rayner, the former deputy PM, who would probably be the lead candidates in a contest held now. West has dismissed suggestion that she is acting on behalf

The Guardian WorldMay 10
Politics

Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say

health secretary, include introducing proportional representation across the UK, a 10-year plan for local services and an overhaul of inheritance tax to pay for the social care system. It is understood that an “impressive

The Guardian WorldMay 1
Politics

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

health secretary, Wes Streeting, to cancel its £330 patient data contract with the NHS. The signatures come in the week that the Guardian [revealed](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/22/met-police-talks-palantir-ai-tech-criminal-investigations-automate-intelligence) the Metropolitan police is in talks

The Guardian WorldApr 23
Politics

Why Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics

Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The Secretary State for Housing, Steve Reed, completes the quartet of powerful London MPs in the Cabinet. A significant percentage of the party's activists, and the members who choose

BBC NewsMay 1
Politics

Cabinet ministers warn mutinous MPs over ousting Keir Starmer

Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham – despite not being eligible – seen as [likely successors](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/22/four-top-labour-figures-could-beat-starmer-in-a-leadership-race-poll-finds). Some have argued Starmer should set out a timetable for his departure – and have suggested that a group

The Guardian WorldMay 4
Politics

Cabinet split as Mahmood calls on Starmer to set out timetable to go

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, a potential leadership contender. Morris said the prime minister "no longer has the trust or confidence of the public". Melanie Ward, PPS to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, Naushabah Khan

BBC News20h ago