Wes Streeting1 day agoBurnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases jokeIt comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.1 day ago1 day agoDefence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says StreetingA £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.1 day ago2 days agoNew defence secretary condemns actions of Russian warshipWes Streeting says a Russian warship firing its weapons off the British coast was being "performative and irresponsible".2 days ago4 Jul 2026Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says StreetingFormer health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".4 Jul 202623 Jun 2026'Burnham as PM could be good for West Midlands'Richard Parker also believes Andy Burnham could turn around Labour's election fortunes in the region.23 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership raceWes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next week.17 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next weekBut the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”.17 Jun 20268 Jun 2026'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'8 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contestThe prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.7 Jun 2026...
