Paying workers a decent level of sick pay means they can afford to isolate when they test positive for Covid and are… — Wes Streeting Colleagues Copy Share Image
We need to stand together. Since I was elected leader of our party, we have repeatedly defeated the government over its attacks… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
My mum was a lone parent at the age of 18, bringing up a son in the 1980s. The benefits system put… — Wes Streeting Age Copy Share Image
Party affiliations based on issues such as class or race are slowly eroding. Against this backdrop, gathering data about voting intentions remains… — Wes Streeting Data Copy Share Image
We need a comprehensive strategy to bring about an end to the Syrian civil war and defeat Isis. — Wes Streeting Civil war Copy Share Image
You sat there and watched our colleague Ruth Smeeth abused at a Labour event. Your words are hollow. — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
It is astonishing that the architects of variable fees in Scotland should be the Scottish Liberal Democrats. — Wes Streeting Democrats Copy Share Image
When I was at a tough inner-city school, drama gave me a friendship group. It's been so core to who I am… — Wes Streeting Actor Copy Share Image
As a former president of the National Union of Students and a Labour councillor in the London Borough of Redbridge, I have… — Wes Streeting London Copy Share Image
After Brexit referendum, our country faces major challenges. Risks to the economy and living standards are growing. The public is split.The government… — Wes Streeting Challenges Copy Share Image
The majority of the public are experiencing the impact of Tory austerity on their public services, from longer waiting times for operations… — Wes Streeting Austerity Copy Share Image
Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer are quite right to call for a Brexit that puts jobs first, and to hold ministers to… — Wes Streeting Brexit Copy Share Image
If we were sticking to our convictions as a Party about what we believe to be in the best interests of our… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
In an ideal world, of course, we would still be arguing for free education. If I was starting with a blank sheet… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
Tax arrangements can be incredibly complicated and are sometimes made deliberately so, which is why some people pay vast sums of money… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
Attending party political conferences is an expensive business. Simply purchasing a charity rate visitor pass, spending a night or two in a… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
In an era of 'fake news' the role of trained and professional journalists has never been more important. — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
As I told the House of Commons, God, if we believe in such a thing, does not need protection from criticism. — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
Change does not come easily to our party, in spite of its roots in our country's radical tradition. — Wes Streeting Change Copy Share Image
Going through treatment for kidney cancer showed me just how much strain our NHS is under. — Wes Streeting Cancer Copy Share Image
The challenge is to replace our broken higher education system with one that has the potential to transform the lives of individuals… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
It's not fair for Jewish students to go about their daily lives feeling like they are expected to justify or defend the… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
People aren't going to vote for miserable gits in the corner saying how awful everything is. — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
My childhood hero was Timmy Mallett. He came to my primary school and it was the best day. — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
There are thousands of kids out there for whom higher education will never seem a realistic prospect but who have the ability… — Wes Streeting Education Copy Share Image
I used to work in McDonald's. Serving customers helped me pay my way through my A-levels. I enjoyed it, for the most… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
I was elected leader of our party, for a new kind of politics, by 60% of Labour members and supporters. The need… — Wes Streeting Approach Copy Share Image
As someone who won both a Council seat and a parliamentary seat from the Tories, I know better than most how much… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
We need to open up our party to wider involvement to build the movement we need to win elections and change our… — Wes Streeting Change Copy Share Image
The vast majority of Labour members are decent people, but I think there is a small number of anti-Semites. — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
The benefits of globalisation and economic growth are being unevenly distributed and people are acutely aware of their own relative disadvantage. — Wes Streeting Economic growth Copy Share Image
I was born in Tower Hamlets in London Hospital, Mile End. I grew up in Stepney on a council estate and lived… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
Many families move to Ilford North because of our excellent schools and their reputation for academic achievement. — Wes Streeting Academic achievement Copy Share Image
The economic crisis caused by a hard Brexit or the democratic deficit of a soft Brexit both risk fuelling Britain's populist right. — Wes Streeting Brexit Copy Share Image
I'm not new to debates about bans and boycotts. I encountered them during my time as President of the National Union of… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
Britain deserves better than having both of its major political parties mired in controversy about how it treats two of our major… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
My parents weren't massively religious when I was growing up, my granddad was and I got a lot of my Christianity from… — Wes Streeting Catholic Copy Share Image
I grew up in poverty as a child, my parents had me when they were very young. They didn't have money growing… — Wes Streeting Children Copy Share Image
Our people need Labour party members, trade unionists and MPs to unite. As leader it is my continued commitment to dedicate our… — Wes Streeting Copy Share Image
Growing up with my mum, often I'd be the only person at home. She would spend a lot of time talking to… — Wes Streeting Dad Copy Share Image
