General · 17 May 2026

Wes Streeting wants UK back in European Union

The UK's relationship with the EU is now a key issue in Labour's leadership discussions. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned, stated on Saturday that leaving the European Union was a "catastrophic mistake" and he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer. He believes Britain's future lies with Europe and should one day rejoin the bloc.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 May 2026 at 7:31

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