Streeting launches scathing attack on Starmer - and calls for UK to rejoin EU
Wes Streeting has criticized Keir Starmer's leadership style, claiming it has hindered creative policy development within the Labour Party. He described the party's first two years in power as underprepared and lacking vision, and called for a leadership contest focused on a 'battle of ideas.' Streeting also advocated for the UK to rejoin the EU, labeling Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake.'
- ▪Wes Streeting criticized Keir Starmer's leadership for stifling policy debate.
- ▪He described Labour's first two years in power as underprepared and lacking clarity.
- ▪Streeting called for the UK to rejoin the EU, stating that Brexit was a 'catastrophic mistake.'
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Wes Streeting said: ‘Interesting policy ideas couldn’t be floated because we were too afraid of what the Tories might say.’ Photograph: Jeff Moore/PAView image in fullscreenWes Streeting said: ‘Interesting policy ideas couldn’t be floated because we were too afraid of what the Tories might say.’ Photograph: Jeff Moore/PAWes StreetingStreeting launches scathing attack on Starmer - and calls for UK to rejoin EUEx-health secretary, who is expected to launch leadership bid soon, condemns ‘heavy-handed’ approachRaphael BoydSat 16 May 2026 10.35 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 10.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWes Streeting has launched a scathing attack on what he described as Keir Starmer’s “heavy-handed” leadership culture, which he claimed had stifled creative policy thinking…
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