Wes Streeting is openly gay. He has discussed his sexuality publicly, including coming out in his younger years and being in a long-term relationship with his partner Joe Dancey. He has been engaged to Dancey since 2013 and has spoken about his experiences balancing faith, public life, and sexuality.
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Latest news on Wes Streeting, Labour MP for Ilford North, former Health Secretary and leading candidate in the Labour leadership contest
www.newsnow.co.ukThey've been engaged for years
www.express.co.ukShadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting is releasing a new book at the end of June - Pride month - and in it he shares his experiences of coming out only after he started at Cambridge University
www.inkl.comThe issues affecting young LGBT+ people today, and trans people in particular, are more complicated than when I was coming out, says Wes Streeting
www.independent.co.ukPrime minister Keir Starmer has named controversial gay Ilford North MP Wes Streeting as the UK’s health secretary.
www.thepinknews.comLabour's shadow health minister Wes Streeting MP talks about growing up in poverty, reconciling his faith and sexuality, and building bridges across political and religious divides
www.premierchristianity.comIndulge me for one moment as I applaud the possibility of Britain's first openly gay prime minister, says Gary Nunn
www.independent.co.uk