Labour must be bolder or it will lose, Streeting says in resignation speech
Wes Streeting has called for the Labour Party to adopt bolder policies in order to combat the rise of nationalism. In his first speech since resigning as health secretary, he emphasized the need for real change to avoid handing power to Reform UK. Streeting criticized the current government's cautious approach and highlighted the importance of patriotism that includes all citizens.
- ▪Wes Streeting resigned from the government, stating that the Labour Party is losing the fight against populist nationalism.
- ▪He criticized the government's approach as too cautious and warned that failing to change course could lead to Reform UK gaining power.
- ▪Streeting expressed his belief that leaving the EU was a damaging mistake for the UK and called for a reevaluation of the inter-generational contract.
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Wes Streeting told MPs: ‘I left the government because we are in the fight of our lives against nationalism.’ Photograph: UK Parliament TVView image in fullscreenWes Streeting told MPs: ‘I left the government because we are in the fight of our lives against nationalism.’ Photograph: UK Parliament TVWes StreetingLabour must be bolder or it will lose, says Wes StreetingIn first speech since quitting cabinet, Streeting says party must deliver change or it will hand keys of No 10 to Reform UK politics live – latest updates Peter Walker Senior political correspondentWed 20 May 2026 10.21 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 10.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLabour must be bolder and deliver real change, Wes Streeting has said in his first Commons speech since resigning as health…
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