On the recordJuly 22, 2026
I hope everyone can see there was no ill intent behind this ribbing of the new justice secretary - it was a reference to an old May/Clarke joke.
Said by
Wes Streeting
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Apology for comments about early prisoner release scheme.
Share
More from Wes Streeting
Jul 26, 2026
My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the terrible wildfires in the Cairngorms and I pay tribute to the brave emergency services personnel who have been working tirelessly to tackle the blaze.
Jul 26, 2026
The chancellor's position is clear. My position is clear. During my brief period of freedom on the backbenches, I was also clear we need to invest more in our defence.
Jul 26, 2026
Next week, what you will see is a Prime Minister that runs towards big and difficult issues rather than runs away from them.
Other voices in this conversation
