Dozens of UK Members of Parliament are opposing Health Secretary Wes Streeting's move to grant himself power to dictate NHS drug prices, raising concerns about legality and potential benefits for big pharmaceutical companies.
Wes Streeting has admitted that he was wrong in his initial assessment of the credibility of 2023 reports linking Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, now questioning his own judgment on the matter.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that voting for populist parties in upcoming May local and devolved elections could put the NHS at risk, pitching the health service as a key battleground.
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The NHS is preparing for its longest resident doctors' strike after last-ditch talks failed, prompting Wes Streeting to accuse the British Medical Association (BMA) of 'delusion' and confirming the withdrawal of an offer for extra training places.
Resident doctors in the UK are continuing their strikes over pay and conditions, marking the 15th walkout since March 2023, with warnings issued to Wes Streeting to act swiftly to prevent further industrial action.
Wes Streeting has commended the 'Herculean efforts' made to protect residents from a meningitis outbreak in Kent, acknowledging the significant work involved in managing the public health crisis.
Keir Starmer has survived a challenging week, including calls for his resignation from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, but questions remain about the long-term stability of his leadership.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has relaunched England's women's health strategy, pledging to end 'medical misogyny' and 'gaslighting' by doctors within the NHS.
Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has accused resident doctors in England of 'torpedoing' their own pay rises and training jobs by continuing their strike action, which also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting times and has led to the withdrawal of additional speciality training roles.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged voters to give Labour leader Keir Starmer a chance and insisted that he does not seek to oust him, despite being seen as a potential challenger for the prime ministership.
Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting has cautioned that Nigel Farage's Reform UK party threatens to dismantle the National Health Service, calling it an 'existential threat'.
Mumsnet survey shows half of female patients feel they have been ignored or dismissed by medics
‘Medical misogyny’ is letting women down, the health secretary, Wes Streeting, has admitted, as a survey showed half of female patients felt they had been dismissed or ignored because of their sex.
A report from Mumsnet, which examined data taken from the site over the past decade, warned of “structural and deeply embedded” sexism in healthcare. And a survey of women using the site found that more ...
An exclusive report reveals officials' concerns about the NHS's deal with AI firm Palantir, warning that the company's controversial reputation could hinder the rollout of a new data system. The briefing to Wes Streeting highlighted potential reputational risks.
Senior Labour figures, including Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting, have indicated that other public spending, potentially including welfare, may need to be cut to facilitate an increase in defence spending. These proposals risk internal party conflict over budget priorities.
Wes Streeting, the Shadow Health Secretary, has warned that the National Health Service (NHS) might cease to exist if Nigel Farage becomes Prime Minister, urging the Reform UK leader to clarify his party's plans.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated he cannot resolve striking doctors' problems in two years and appealed to the British Medical Association committee for talks on the rejected pay deal.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that the British Medical Association (BMA) is not serious about reaching an agreement on doctors' pay, after they rejected a deal offering a 4.9 per cent pay rise, leading to strikes estimated to cost taxpayers £250 million.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has publicly stated his support for Keir Starmer, expressing that he does not want the Labour leader to be challenged after the May elections.
Wes Streeting has questioned the police's decision to drop an inquiry into the phone theft involving Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff. McSweeney had previously quit his role over vetting concerns.
Labour MP Wes Streeting used a 'Hokey Cokey' analogy to criticize a Tory panellist's stance on the Middle East war during a BBC Question Time debate, drawing a strong reaction from the audience.
The British health minister on Tuesday described a deadly outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub as “unprecedented” after two students died and 13 people were hospitalised. Health Minister Wes Streeting told parliament that the outbreak was a “rapidly developing situation” with the number of confirmed cases rising to 15. The UK Health Security Agency
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Labour's Wes Streeting has accused Reform UK of a 'return to age old racism' following comments made by a by-election candidate about being British, distancing himself from claims of 'sectarian' lines in the Gorton and Denton by-election.