The current ban on puberty blocking drugs in the treatment of trans children has presented Labour’s new health secretary, Wes Streeting, with a significant test of his and his party’s ability to steer clear of the divisive arguments that dominated the end of the last government and instead deliver meaningful change for the better. A temporary ban was put in …
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wes Streeting hopes that soon he will be the new health secretary He added: “I …
Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has a good line in Blairite home truths: “I am not going to pretend the NHS is the envy of the world,” he said in a speech today to Policy Exchange, the Cameronian think tank set up by Michael Gove. In his speech, Streeting revelled in the cross-party competition for the best ideas, boasting …
Wes Streeting and Rachel Reeves are the leading contenders to replace Sir Keir if he quits as Labour leader, according to bookmakers. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, levelling up spokesman Lisa Nandy and education spokesman Bridget Phillipson are Mr Streeting, Mrs Phillipson and Miss Reeves are to the Right of the party and were staunch opponents of former leader Jeremy …
