I think Wes Streeting is the fresh direction Labour needs now

[WesStreetingForPM]

Name changed because we are at a pivotal point in our lifetimes, and my focus now needs to be on this.

I do think Starmer is a decent man, but Labour risks being wiped out entirely if he stays in charge. I see this in my own family and community.

We need a change of direction and a fresh face who can actually connect and get things done. For me, and I feel for those around me, that person is Wes Streeting.

He’s done a solid job as Health Secretary in tough circumstances. He’s pragmatic, articulate and not afraid of reform where it’s needed (which is exactly what the NHS requires). He comes from a genuine working-class background - council estate and free school meals - so he understands real life in a way some career politicians don’t. He can talk about aspiration, responsibility and actually winning elections in a way most career politicians simply cannot.

And yes, I’ll say it - the fact that he’s an openly gay man is a massive positive. It shows progress and that someone can reach the top on merit while being open about who they are. Representation matters!

Wes feels like the candidate who could actually win the next election and deliver.

I would love to see Mumsnet unite behind Wes - who I think would make a fantastic Prime Minister.

The fact that Streeting is even a serious contender merely shows how incredibly shallow Labour's pool of "talent" really is.

I don't consider Burnham to be much of an improvement either. He gave up a Westminster seat at a time when he should have hung on to it for dear life. Hardly indicates a shrewd political operator.

Exactly this

What, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans PM?

Talk about confused dot com.

He was part of a group that doxxed and hounded women out of the Labour Party for knowing that women are a seperate thing from men.

He is not to be trusted.

Absolutely not. He agreed to a public inquiry which is going to cost the organisation I work for millions of pounds that will be diverted away from patient care despite the fact that investigations have taken place at all levels and conclusions reached. Those conclusions won't change - money definitely not well spent.

Well that's a brilliant reason for keeping Starmer then!

Starmer, but if he goes, Rachel Reeves or Bridget Phillipson

Name changed because we are at a pivotal point in our lifetimes, and my focus now needs to be on this.

Good god OP dont you have a job? Or a hobby? Why does this NEED to be your focus.

The Department of Health is currently in utter chaos with the 10 year transformation plan which appears to be the rehashing of failed policies of yesteryear. Meanwhile staffing levels are being stripped to shreds and the civil servants trying to keep the thing on the rails have moral plummeting.

And you've decided to write a song about this chap on the basis he is charismatic in your opinion.

I think it calls for a mumsnet classic: give your head a wobble.

You might as well vote Tory as Wes Streeting. They would lose my vote.

I do wonder if the OP is his Mum or his Press Secretary.

To misquote an old Tory election slogan: "If Streeting's the answer it must have been a bloody stupid question."

Oh come on, vote for the guy because he’s gay? How ridiculous.

can you imagine the frothing if it were suggested that a straight man is the prime candidate based on his sexuality?

you sound like a fucking loony frankly!

Have you read his book? It's quite good.

Out of the candidates available, he's got my vote FWIW.

Has Angela Rayner paid back the £40000 I tax yet?

I'd compromise on this!

Not ideal - but I do like both of them.

And Labour would finally have appointed a woman as leader.

Wes get off MN. I'm sure you have other things to do this morning.

It would genuinely be inspirational and show young LGBTQIA+ people that they can achieve great things.

Calling for a straight PM is not the same - that's like one of those Straight Pride rallies for the far right.

What stability does Wes offer?

I used to be a massive Streeting fan-but I think he has shown himself to be more about his political career than the Party or the country. I agree his background should be a bonus, but it obviously isn’t-Starmer, Rayner and Lammy, for example, also have genuine working class backgrounds, but the electorate don’t rate them. They generally prefer a toff!

It’s identity politics that got Labour into the mess they’re in. There are plenty of people in those categories representing those categories. It’s not 1981 anymore.

I'm beginning to think you're right.
OP is having a joke.

Oh, and the being gay thing is completely irrelevant. There are plenty of openly gay MPs. Which is obviously a good thing, but not a reason for preferment.

Well, he always looks lovely and smart, trussed up in his jacket and tie, obviously hasn't had the memo that it's off with jacket, no tie and roll up sleeves to look like his good leader who tries in vain to look working class as seen at the podium yesterday.

Love the song, OP

Yes!
I think I've seen the light!

He stabilised the NHS

what has he actually done for the NHS? It’s all just word salad and empty promises. Spending thousands of pounds on engaging academics to look at ‘neighbourhood’ health projects which no-one who actually works in healthcare understands and for which there is no money to implement anyway is not what I call an efficient use of public money.

You’re 100% correct, and some people (OP????) aren’t following the logic on this.

Sure, Wes Streeting for PM - if and only if you’re financially prepared for fully privatized healthcare. And trust me, you’re not. Ambulances costing £1000 per call??? People not calling 999 because it would leave their families in debt and they’d rather die alone??? Welcome to the Currently-United-States of the UK, if that’s what you support. The “states” won’t be united much longer (may not be anyway) because Scotland and Wales should never, EVER accept a private healthcare mandate from their rich Southern (or Western) neighbour. We’re safer here due to the partial (could be made “full”) devolution of NHS Scotland, but Wales is absolutely fucked.

a fresh face who can actually connect and get things done

Fucking crying with laughter at this description, OP. Wes Streeting - proof that having a baby face doesn’t mean you’re not an evil bastard. I hope you don’t choose people for anything this way!

Also yes to this being from Streeting headquarters. If you’re so certain about him @WesStreetingForPM , why’d you name change, hen? Share all your previous usernames and we’ll have an honest discussion based on shared data. 😂