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Wes Streeting

Labour MP for Ilford North

Elected 2015-05-07

Constituency outline of Ilford North with neighbours greyed
Ilford North
£302.1K Expenses claimed · rank #65 of 650
£42.2K Donations received
6 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Wes Streeting on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

gov.uk Scope of maternity review confirmed
Scope of independent review into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust ( UHSx ) confirmed Review will examine maternity cases from 2018 onwards and reflects the priorities and concerns raised directly by affected families Scope was jointly agreed following a series of meetings between families and the Secretary of State Harmed and bereaved familie…
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gov.uk Government funds ambulances after arson attack
Grant will enable Hatzola charity to buy 4 new electric ambulances Ambulance fleet will be permanent replacements for those destroyed in attack on 23 March and following the horrific antisemitic attack in Golders Green yesterday They will replace on-loan vehicles provided by the London Ambulance Service The government will provide a cash grant so that the Ha…
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gov.uk Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance
It’s good to be with you today, and it’s really good to follow a session on high performance. Let me start by echoing Ian’s words in his opening remarks on Tuesday, when he encouraged you to be ‘loud and proud’ of what you do. At a time when more and more people have lost faith that things can get better… When a general sense of pessimism and cynicism risks …
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gov.uk Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS
Part of 10 Year Health Plan commitment to deliver more mental health care in the community Government manifesto pledge delivered ahead of schedule People across England will benefit from faster and better mental health support with 8,500 additional mental health workers recruited since the end of June 2024, meeting a key government target 3 years ahead of sc…
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gov.uk Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law
Government creates the UK’s first smoke-free generation Lifesaving legislation the most significant public health reform in generations New law will protect children from smoking and vaping - alongside record funding to help support millions of adults to quit Future generations will now be saved from the harms of smoking as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes…
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gov.uk Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas
2,000 new nursing created apprenticeships concentrated in areas that need it most A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas to be supported when applying to medical courses backed by £2.3 million Pledge to increase the number of students receiving free school meals into medical school by 50% in the next decade. Thousands of young people from disadvant…
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gov.uk Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support
Government announces a Firefighters Concordat, focused on health and wellbeing and built in partnership with the profession - to drive improvements in prevention, early diagnosis and support Firefighters will receive consistent, regular health checks for every single firefighter in the country, recognising the unique risks they’re exposed to Government will …
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gov.uk Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review
Donna Ockenden confirmed as chair of independent review into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Announcement follows meeting with Sussex families, who worked directly with the Secretary of State to discuss the chair and scope of review Review is part of a wider government drive to improve maternity safety Harmed and bereaved families in Sussex …
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.

NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
We inherited from the Conservatives an NHS facing the worst crisis in its history, with waiting lists at a record 7.6 million and public satisfaction at record lows. This Labour Government are getting the NHS back on its feet and making it fit for the future. We have delivered re …
NHS Waiting Lists · 2026-04-14
Illegal Migration Act Repeal Absent / no vote
The shadow Secretary of State mentions “bankrupting the country.” I think he is thinking about Liz Truss and the joyride that he was no doubt cheering on. A period of silence, or at least an apology, might be welcome from those on the Conservative Front Bench. We need to recognis …
Defence Readiness · 2026-05-20

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £302,150. Rank: #65 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£268,550
Office
£33,211

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 282 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £607,524. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

28 items for review
  • £3,915 Single claim of £3,915.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 07/04/2025.
  • £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 07/02/2025.
  • £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 25/02/2025.
  • £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 12/04/2024.
  • £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 07/02/2025.
  • £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 07/02/2025.
  • £900 Single claim of £900.00 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 06/09/2024.
  • £18,180 Single claim of £18,180.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 06/06/2024.
  • £3,340 Single claim of £3,340.00 for Payroll (Total other staff payroll costs for the 2023-24 year) on 31/03/2024.
  • £1,350 Single claim of £1,350.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 11/07/2023.
  • £696 Single claim of £696.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 31/01/2024.
  • £1,125 Single claim of £1,125.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 29/02/2024.
  • £1,125 Single claim of £1,125.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 24/11/2023.
  • £1,125 Single claim of £1,125.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 28/04/2023.
  • £1,125 Single claim of £1,125.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 29/02/2024.
  • £5,050 Single claim of £5,050.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 02/04/2024.
  • £5,050 Single claim of £5,050.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/01/2024.
  • £5,050 Single claim of £5,050.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/07/2023.
  • £5,050 Single claim of £5,050.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/10/2023.
  • £690 Single claim of £690.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/06/2023.
  • £570 Single claim of £569.57 for Insurance - buildings (Office Costs) on 20/01/2026.
  • £570 Single claim of £570.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 04/08/2025.
  • £570 Single claim of £570.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 06/08/2025.
  • £510 Single claim of £510.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 02/06/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £588,628

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£271,823
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£252,415
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£18,180
02/04/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£5,050
05/01/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£5,050
04/07/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£5,050
03/10/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£5,050
07/04/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Other office equipment0
£3,915
31/03/2024MiscellaneousPayrollFY 23-24
Total other staff payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£3,340
11/07/2023Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 23-24
SIGNTEC0
£1,350
07/02/2025Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,150
25/02/2025Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,150
12/04/2024Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,150
07/02/2025Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,150
07/02/2025Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,150
29/02/2024Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,125
24/11/2023Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,125
28/04/2023Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,125
29/02/2024Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£1,125
06/09/2024Office CostsRecruitment Services &CostsFY 24-25
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£900

Year on year

FY 23-24 99 claims £289,962
FY 24-25 136 claims £307,326
FY 25-26 47 claims £10,235

Donations Received

Total: £42,200 from 3 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour for the Long Term £30,000 2022-08-02
Labour for the Long Term £7,500 2023-08-02
Labour Friends of Israel £4,700

Gifts and Hospitality

39 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.

The Football Association
From: The Football Association Value: 450 2026-03-22
Jim Pickard, Chief Political Correspondent, The Observer and Kieran Stacey, Policy Editor, The Guardian
From: Jim Pickard, Chief Political Correspondent, The Observer and Kieran Stacey, Policy Editor, The Guardian Value: 30 13/01/2026
Tony Gallagher, Editor, The Times
From: Tony Gallagher, Editor, The Times Value: 125 28/01/2026
Onyx Digital Ring
From: Singapore Minister of Health Value: 200 2025-12-03
Terrence Higgins Trust
From: Terrence Higgins Trust Value: 27 2025-12-01
Andrew Marr, Editor-at-Large, The New Statesman
From: Andrew Marr, Editor-at-Large, The New Statesman Value: 60 2025-12-03
Tom McTague, Editor and Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor, The New Statesman
From: Tom McTague, Editor and Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor, The New Statesman Value: 100 2025-12-03
Laura Kuenssberg, Broadcaster, BBC
From: Laura Kuenssberg, Broadcaster, BBC Value: 48 2025-12-12
News Media Association
From: News Media Association Value: Value Unknown 2025-11-03
Jason Groves, Political Editor, The Daily Mail
From: Jason Groves, Political Editor, The Daily Mail Value: 85 2025-11-04
George Parker, Political Editor, The Financial Times
From: George Parker, Political Editor, The Financial Times Value: 80 2025-11-11
Rachel Sylvester, Political Editor, The Observer
From: Rachel Sylvester, Political Editor, The Observer Value: 70 2025-11-19
Beth Rigby, Political Editor, Sky News
From: Beth Rigby, Political Editor, Sky News Value: 75 2025-11-25
Tom McTague, Editor-in-Chief, The New Statesman
From: Tom McTague, Editor-in-Chief, The New Statesman Value: 60 2025-10-14
AstraZeneca
From: AstraZeneca Value: 20 2025-10-22
Robert Peston, Political Editor, ITV News
From: Robert Peston, Political Editor, ITV News Value: 80 2025-10-28
The Spectator
From: The Spectator Value: 250 2025-10-29
Trades Union Congress
From: Trades Union Congress Value: 64 2025-09-08
Pippa Crerar, Political Editor, The Guardian
From: Pippa Crerar, Political Editor, The Guardian Value: 70 2025-09-11
The Premier League
From: The Premier League Value: 418 2025-09-13
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
From: Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Value: 65 2025-09-16
NHS Confederation
From: NHS Confederation Value: 40 2025-09-23
Andrew Marr, Political Editor, and George Eaton, Senior Editor (Politics) at New Statesman
From: Andrew Marr, Political Editor, and George Eaton, Senior Editor (Politics) at New Statesman Value: 45 2025-09-28
Pippa Crerar, Political Editor, Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor, Nick Hopkins, executive editor for news, and Katharine Viner, Editor-in-chief, The Guardian
From: Pippa Crerar, Political Editor, Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor, Nick Hopkins, executive editor for news, and Katharine Viner, Editor-in-chief, The Guardian Value: 45 2025-09-28
Jack Elsom, Political Editor, James Slack, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, and Victoria Newton, Editor, The Sun
From: Jack Elsom, Political Editor, James Slack, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, and Victoria Newton, Editor, The Sun Value: 45 2025-09-29
Lizzy Buchan, Political Editor, Caroline Waterston, Editor, The Mirror, and Piers North, CEO of Reach
From: Lizzy Buchan, Political Editor, Caroline Waterston, Editor, The Mirror, and Piers North, CEO of Reach Value: 60 2025-09-30
The Sunday Times
From: The Sunday Times Value: 50 11/08/2025
Royal College of General Practitioners
From: Royal College of General Practitioners Value: Unknown Value 02/07/2025
The Spectator
From: The Spectator Value: Unkown Value 03/07/2025
The New Statesman
From: The New Statesman Value: Unkown Value 15/07/2025
Diageo
From: Diageo Value: Unkown Value 15/07/2025
Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management
From: Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management Value: £50 21/07/2025
Shelford Group
From: Shelford Group Value: 60 2025-06-03
Jewish Care
From: Jewish Care Value: 200 2025-06-09
Sky
From: Sky Value: 90 2025-06-10
Laura Donnelly, Health Editor The Telegraph and Chris Evans, Editor The Telegraph
From: Laura Donnelly, Health Editor The Telegraph and Chris Evans, Editor The Telegraph Value: 70 2025-06-17
Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp
From: Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp Value: 90 2025-06-19
Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor The Sunday Times and Krissi Murison, Deputy Editor The Sunday Times
From: Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor The Sunday Times and Krissi Murison, Deputy Editor The Sunday Times Value: 120 2025-06-26
Imperial College London
From: Imperial College London Value: £90 13/05/2025

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