Wes Streeting – Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, 2029 General Election Candidate

Wes Streeting

LABOURSECRETARY OF STATEEngland
1%
Votes

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

House of Commons

Born in Stepney, East London, raised on a council estate by teenage parents. Cambridge history graduate and former president of the National Union of Students; survived kidney cancer in 2021. Lives with partner Joe Dancey in Redbridge.

Policy Focus

Public Services

Public ServicesEconomyHealthcare

Policy Positions

Public ServicesEarlier intervention, fewer crises — Pushes screening and prevention

Career Timeline

2015Elected MP for Ilford North
2021Diagnosed with and survived kidney cancer
2024Appointed to lead Health and Social Care