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Wes Streeting

Labour · Ilford North

FULL PROFILE

Wes Streeting is the Labour MP for Ilford North, first elected in 2015. He is 43 years old. He currently serves as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.

Ideology

Economiccentre-left -0.4
LEFTRIGHT
Socialliberal -0.6
LIBERALCONSERVATIVE
Sovereigntypro-EU -0.5
PRO-EUNATIONALIST

Voting Behaviour

Rebellion Rate4.7% occasional_rebel
Attendance31.1%

Key Interests

Health and Social Care · Mental Health · NHS Reform · Social Justice · LGBTQ+ Rights

Positions

HealthcarePro-NHS investment and reform

strong

ImmigrationAgainst stricter immigration controls

strong

LGBTQ+ RightsStrong supporter of transgender rights and non-binary recognition

strong

Abortion RightsPro-choice, supports easier access

moderate

European UnionPro-EU integration and membership

strong

Mental HealthAdvocate for improved mental health services

strong

Workers' RightsSupports trade unions and worker protections

moderate

Animal WelfareOpposes fox hunting and ivory trade

moderate

Reasoning Style

Evidence-based and data-driven, frequently asking detailed parliamentary questions about NHS statistics and performance metrics, while combining pragmatic policy focus with strong moral convictions on social justice issues

Background

Streeting comes from a working-class background and was previously President of the National Union of Students before entering Parliament, bringing experience in student politics and advocacy.