Wes Streeting: There are dark forces at play | Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
May 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn his first interview since resigning as Health Secretary, Wes Streeting explains why he thinks Keir Starmer can't beat Nigel Farage
Speaking for the first time about their 16-minute meeting before the King’s Speech, Streeting says he told the prime minister then about his plan to challenge him for leader.
The now-backbencher also told Nick Robinson why he wants "a wealth tax that works", and why life in this country's getting worse for young people.
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