Quick Info
| Profession | British politician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 21/01/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Stepney, London, England |
Latest News about Wes Streeting
20/07/2026
Streeting was appointed Secretary of State for Defence after the Labour leadership change in July 2026. The appointment came after he had already served as Health Secretary from July 2024 to May 2026, and he remained the MP for Ilford North.
14/05/2026
Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary after saying he had lost confidence in the prime minister and was calling for a leadership contest. Reports described the move as a major turning point in Labour politics, with his departure intensifying speculation about the party leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Wesley Paul William Streeting |
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| Known For | Labour Member of Parliament for Ilford North and senior UK government minister |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Westminster City School |
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| University | University of Cambridge |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Stepney, East London |
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| Background | Grew up in poverty in a council flat |
| Family Background | Born to teenage parents |
Family
| Parents | Mark and Corrina |
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| Siblings | Five brothers, a sister and a stepsister |
Career
| Political Party | Labour Party |
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| Member of Parliament | Ilford North, elected in 2015 |
| Other Roles | President of the National Union of Students; chief executive of an educational charity; head of education at Stonewall; councillor on Redbridge Council |
| Government Role | Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 5 July 2024 to 14 May 2026 |
Social Media
| https://www.wesstreeting.org/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His birth name is Wesley Paul William Streeting. | |
| 2. He grew up in a council flat in Stepney. | |
| 3. He served as president of the National Union of Students from 2008 to 2010. | |
| 4. He has worked in the voluntary and charity sectors. | |
| 5. He publicly disclosed a cancer diagnosis in 2021. |