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Wes Streeting appointed as new UK Defense Secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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- Wes Streeting has been appointed as the new UK Secretary of State for Defense by Labor Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- Streeting, who is 43 years old, previously served as the UK Health Secretary and resigned from the government led by Keir Starmer in May.
- The announcement of Streeting's new role was made by Downing Street on the evening of July 20, 2026.
- This change comes as part of Burnham’s newly formed cabinet following his ascent to Prime Minister.
- Streeting had originally planned to contest leadership against Starmer before his appointment to the defense position.
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Wes Streeting named to top UK defense role
Politico Europe· 24 hours ago
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Βρετανία: Ο πρώην υπουργός Υγείας Γουές Στρίτινγκ αναλαμβάνει το χαρτοφυλάκιο της Άμυνας
CNN Greece· 13 hours ago
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Βρετανία: Ο πρώην ΥΠΥΓ Γουές Στρίτινγκ αναλαμβάνει τη θέση του ΥΠΑΜ
Sigmalive· 14 hours ago
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Βρετανία: Ο πρώην υπουργός Υγείας Γουές Στρίτινγκ είναι ο νέος υπουργός Άμυνας
iefimerida.gr· 13 hours ago