Streeting says next deputy leader of the Labour Party ‘ideally’ should be a woman
Wes Streeting says ‘brilliant women’ will contest Labour deputy race
- 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.