Wes Streeting: I’m a career politician. I think it’s a strength

Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting discusses his resignation and his shift from a government defender to a critic of Keir Starmer. He argues that his experience as a career politician is a strength rather than a liability.
Why it matters
The interview provides insight into internal Labour Party tensions and the political fallout following recent leadership challenges.
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