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25 resultsfor “Criticism of Wes Streeting as health secretary”

Health

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

criticism that women's voices are often ignored and marginalised by the NHS. Health Secretary Wes Streeting

BBC NewsApr 15
Politics

Wes Streeting vowed to fix ‘broken’ NHS but critics say he failed to deliver

critics say he failed to deliver Wes Streeting’s 22 months in office was characterised by relentless media interviews, newspaper editorials and Department of Health and Social Care press releases. They portrayed a dynamic health

The Guardian World2h ago
Politics

Where does Starmer’s leadership stand – and who are his potential challengers?

Wes Streeting’s critics suggest he had overreached with his less-than-subtle manoeuvrings for the top job. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ## **W****es S****treeting** The health secretary

The Guardian WorldApr 30
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
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 NewsMay 12
Politics

‘It’s more incrementalism’: Starmer’s safe king’s speech fails to quell mutiny

health secretary Wes Streeting [has already announced](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/29/nhs-restructure-danger-wes-streeting-revive-service). An education bill will enact the [sweeping changes](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/23/fewer-children-england-ehcp-care-plans-send-overhaul) to special educational needs provision which the education secretary unveiled at a speech earlier

The Guardian WorldYesterday
Politics

Starmer needs sharper survival strategy if he is to stay on

health secretary, Wes Streeting, to move against him, the prime minister said: “The past 48 hours have been destabilising for government and that has a real economic cost for our country and for families

The Guardian WorldMay 12
Politics

More than 100 Labour MPs sign statement against Starmer leadership challenge

health secretary, Wes Streeting, to launch a challenge against him, told ministers that he intended to get on with governing and noted that a threshold for a leadership challenge had not been reached. Backbenchers

The Guardian WorldMay 12
Politics

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

health secretary did not yet have the required support from the 81 MPs he needed to formally launch a leadership bid after Starmer issued a ‘put up or shut up’ ultimatum to his cabinet. Streeting

The Guardian WorldYesterday
Politics

PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

health secretary Wes Streeting's manoeuversand The Guardian is reporting on the [Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham's](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/01/andy-burnham-westminster-return-plan-within-weeks). In his interview with the Today Programme, the Prime Minister responded to events

BBC NewsMay 2
Politics

UK’s Keir Starmer faces likely challenge following Labour’s election defeat

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Starmer’s government has been in power since 2024, when it ended 14 years of Conservative rule

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 11
Politics

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

critic of Sir Keir, told the BBC that while they had been blindsinded by West's interview, they would be giving her their support on Monday. "I am reasonably confident she will be able

BBC NewsMay 9
Politics

Keir Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong in make-or-break leadership speech

critics in the party they risked opening the door to [Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/nigel-farage-reform-uk-election-gains-essex-sunderland) and said it was time to take a more robust approach to the right

The Guardian WorldMay 11
Politics

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?

Street - and for the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, as she is now advocating that the prime minister sets out a timetable for his departure, rather than leaving immediately. Burnham needs time

BBC NewsMay 11
Politics

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham – each face obstacles. Streeting has drawn criticism over perceived manoeuvring, Rayner remains under scrutiny over her tax matters and a perception she is not up to big international

The Guardian WorldApr 20
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 EnglishMay 12
Politics

Wednesday briefing: Where Starmer stands after another precarious day in Parliament

criticism. It’s difficult to know how much he is affected by polls showing he is one of the least popular prime ministers in history,” he says. “It doesn’t seem to affect

The Guardian WorldApr 29
Politics

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech

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, which

BBC NewsMay 10
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

Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now

Wes Streeting, the health secretary. Streeting has been clear with the prime minister for months that he is ready for a leadership contest should one take place. But he has also been adamant that

BBC NewsMay 12
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