Gay Labour MP Wes Streeting becomes health secretary - PinkNews
Prime minister Keir Starmer has named controversial gay Ilford North MP Wes Streeting as the UK’s health secretary.
www.thepinknews.comWes Streeting is openly gay, and the latest coverage mainly discusses his sexuality in relation to his memoir, his Christian faith, and his role as UK health secretary rather than any new personal revelation.[1][2][4]
What the recent coverage says
- In 2023, Streeting spoke publicly about coming out at Cambridge University and described the bullying he faced growing up.[1]
- He has also said he is comfortable with both his identity and his faith, and that he believes God created gay people.[4]
- In 2024, coverage noted that he was appointed health secretary after Labour’s election win, and identified him as an openly gay MP.[2][10]
Current answer
There is no credible latest-news indication that Wes Streeting is “not gay” or that his sexuality has changed; the consistent reporting is that he is openly gay.[2][4][1]
Related context
Some recent commentary has focused on his views on trans healthcare and LGBT politics, which can make searches about him and sexuality pull up political coverage rather than a new personal development.[8][2]