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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 52 MIN

'What the hell are we doing?' Wes Streeting on his promise to young people, resigning from government, and wanting to be PM

from Political Thinking with Nick Robinson · host BBC Radio 4

Labour leadership contender and former health secretary Wes Streeting on what prompted his resignation, the challenges of being a working class politician, and his wealth tax plan.

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