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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Wes Streeting says ‘brilliant women’ will contest Labour deputy race

Wes Streeting
  • Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has expressed his view that the next Labour Party deputy leader should "ideally" be a woman.
  • Appearing on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday 9 September, he noted that "brilliant women" are putting themselves forward to succeed Angela Rayner.
  • Mr Streeting said that women currently hold all major government offices, apart from the prime minister, having been appointed based on merit.
  • He said that diverse perspectives are crucial for governing the country effectively, rather than just for "tick boxes".
  • Watch the video in full above.

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Streeting says next deputy leader of the Labour Party ‘ideally’ should be a woman

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