#wes-streeting

#wes-streeting

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Health secretary Wes Streeting has insisted the government's approach to trans youth healthcare is based on the "highest standards of ethics" despite concerns over the impact on young people. The Ilford North MP, 42, argued that the government is committed to an "evidence-based approach" to gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary young people. Responding to questions on the upcoming NHS puberty blocker trial during a Commons debate on Wednesday (17 December), Streeting insisted he was following "clinical advice" in his decision-making.

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the UK health secretary said the government was looking to create "third spaces" for trans women, away from female single-sex facilities such as toilets and changing rooms. "I know there will be lots of people, probably some Mumsnet users, and there'll be lots of people in the LGBT community and allies who would say that that's outrageous," he said. "I'm trying to find a way through on this that maybe not everyone loves but can live with and treats people with dignity and respect."

Polling from More in Common indicates that support for the doctors' strikes has dropped significantly, going from -10% to -15% in just two weeks, reflecting public sentiment turning against the doctors' demands.

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Streeting's fifth-place rank on The Independent Pride List 2025 comes amid criticism for his stance on trans healthcare and ongoing waiting list issues.