Streeting says he is 'full of rebellious hope' as he delivers resignation speech
Wes Streeting delivered his resignation speech in the Commons, expressing his 'rebellious hope' for the future. He criticized Sir Keir Starmer's leadership and highlighted the challenges faced by young people in Britain today. Streeting emphasized the need for a vision within the Labour Party to combat the current political landscape.
- ▪Wes Streeting resigned from the cabinet, citing a loss of confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
- ▪He expressed concerns about the future prospects of young people in Britain, stating they face worse conditions than previous generations.
- ▪Streeting called for a new special relationship with Europe, arguing that the UK would have been better off leading rather than leaving the EU.
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Streeting says he is 'full of rebellious hope' as he delivers resignation speech8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterUK ParliamentWes Streeting giving his resignation speechFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has delivered his resignation speech in the Commons, telling MPs he was "full of rebellious hope".Streeting resigned from the cabinet last Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.In a letter to the prime minister, he criticised Sir Keir's leadership as the reason for the party's dire election results a few days earlier, saying Labour needed a vision but instead "we have a vacuum".The 43-year-old also told MPs about the challenges faced by young people, saying that "the greatest tragedy of Britain today…
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