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Wes Streeting

Health Secretary, UK Government

2 articles · 28 February 2025 to 6 January 2026

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Suggested the UK would benefit from exploring rejoining the customs union, contradicting Starmer's position.
Suggested Trump's re-commitment to NATO Article 5 might be sufficient reassurance for European allies.

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Politics

Starmer's EU reset bill hands ministers sweeping alignment powers

Legislation expected within months would let future governments align UK standards with Brussels across multiple sectors before trade deals are finalised, setting up clashes with Liberal Democrats and Conservative critics.

Clara Devereux6 January 202610 min read

World

Europe cannot deter Russia alone as Trump rules out US troops for Ukraine

British Army at 70,000 regulars; Russia spends 6.7% of GDP on defence. European leaders meet this weekend to decide whether to deploy up to 30,000 troops without American security guarantees.

Hélène Mercier28 February 20257 min read

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