Following Streeting’s departure, who is the new health secretary?

15 May 2026

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By Daniel Pye

The government has announced James Murray, MP for Ealing North, as the new health and social care secretary following Wes Streeting's resignation. Who is he and what previous experience does he have?

Murray's appointment follows Wes Streeting’s resignation from the cabinet amid growing calls for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer.







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