Wes Streeting
@wesstreeting
Labour MP for Ilford North. Secretary of State for Health & Social Care.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Labour will never privatise the NHS. We’ll work with the private sector to cut NHS waiting lists while we build the staff, the equipment and the technology the NHS needs to treat patients on time.
Protecting believers, not beliefs. For example: bacon pinned to mosque doors, bricks thrown through mosque windows, hijabs being pulled from women’s heads, abuse directed at people because of their religion. All things that have happened to my Muslim constituents.
There’s no such thing as an atheist Muslim. Defining ‘Islamophobia’ isn’t about protecting a people. It’s about protecting a set of ideas. In what world should a set of ideas be protected in law?
Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting responds to the BMA confirming Resident Doctor strikes will go ahead on Friday 👇
Health Secretary @wesstreeting has confirmed to the programme that he will meet with @VickyPattison, following her GMB investigation.
These attacks on @WHO are intolerable and are further crippling the health response in Gaza. Medics working in conditions that could scarcely be imagined in our worst nightmares must not be targets. Israel must comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law.
.@WHO’s staff residence in Deir al Balah, #Gaza, was attacked three times today as well as its main warehouse. Israeli military entered the premises, forcing women and children to evacuate on foot toward Al-Mawasi amid active conflict. Male staff and family members were…
This is an amazing story of great minds and big hearts coming together to effect change - just like its namesake, Margaret 👇🏻
In memory of my sister Margaret, we launched a Glioblastoma drug trial. Now, Margaret’s Trial is open on the NHS - and offering real hope. Ben, diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in 2022, saw his tumour vanish. His story helped make this happen. Watch here:
In memory of my sister Margaret, we launched a Glioblastoma drug trial. Now, Margaret’s Trial is open on the NHS - and offering real hope. Ben, diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in 2022, saw his tumour vanish. His story helped make this happen. Watch here:
Black women are subjected to racist treatment on NHS maternity wards, @wesstreeting says as a new report by @fivexmore tomorrow details the experiences of hundreds of women. The Sunday Times has the preview: thetimes.com/article/b8d490…
Families have watched their local rivers, coastlines and lakes suffer from record levels of pollution. The Conservatives let it happen. Labour will clean it up.
We’ve launched the Civil Society Covenant - a new partnership between government and civil society. Together, we’ll deliver real change through respect, shared ambition, and collaboration. This is what doing government differently looks like.
Unprecedented intervention by the Information Commissioner and shows serious concern about NHS Fife. The statement from NHS Fife victimises counsel, witness and Sandie Peggie. It must be withdrawn and an apology given. The SNP need to get a grip - this is their health board.
New Questions Over NHS Fife compliance foi.scot/new-questions-…
A heartbreaking update on the school bus crash in Somerset. There are no adequate words to acknowledge the death of a child. All my thoughts are with their parents, family and friends, and all those affected. Thank you to the emergency workers who are responding at pace — I’m…
Today we launched the Civil Society Covenant. A new principles-based arrangement for re-setting the relationship between Government and civil society. It was a brilliant opportunity to hear directly about what’s working and what we can improve. More ⬇️ gov.uk/government/pub…
Everything in moderation… Enjoyed moonlighting with Mrs Whippy in Portsmouth this evening at @AmandaMartinMP’s summer bbq. Amanda and @StephenMorganMP have a lovely team.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…
📷 @WesStreeting and @AshleyDalton_MP visited Harlow where @UKHSA will build a new National Biosecurity Centre to: 🔬research dangerous diseases 📈boost growth 🛡️protect UK national security This major investment will make the centre the largest of its kind in Europe.
It’s… Harlow! After years of Tory dither and delay, today I announced that the UK’s high security containment labs - a critical part of our health and national security - will have a new home in Harlow. Brilliant case made by @ChrisVinceMP. A big win for him and for Harlow.
Big opportunity for professions to work with us on the forthcoming Workforce Plan 👇🏻
Thank you @wesstreeting. There is much left unsaid in the Review, not least how, proactively, medical workforce planning now moves forward. But there are so many potentially routes to reforming this for the better. Doctor substitution was never the way. Not on on-call rotas, not…
Film: Health Sec. Wes Streeting announces massive job boost for Harlow as UK Health Security Agency set to move into town yourharlow.com/2025/07/17/mas…