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Who is Wes Streeting?
Wes Streeting is a prominent Labour MP, currently serving as the UK's Defence Secretary. He has been the MP for Ilford North since 2015. His decision to stockpile food, as mentioned in the story, aligns with the government's recent 'Be Ready' campaign, encouraging households to prepare for emergencies.
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