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Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’

The Guardian Politics Tuesday 02 June 2026, 15:48 UTC By Jessica Elgot and Peter Walker 1 min read
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Ex-health secretary was described as ‘hysterical’ on issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this weekUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting up against a brick wall” when he tried to raise concerns about Gaza in government, after private messages from Peter Mandelson were disclosed where he was accused of being “hysterical” about the issue. Among a huge release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US, WhatsApp...

Ex-health secretary was described as ‘hysterical’ on issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this week

Wes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting up against a brick wall” when he tried to raise concerns about Gaza in government, after private messages from Peter Mandelson were disclosed where he was accused of being “hysterical” about the issue.

Among a huge release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US, WhatsApp messages showed Mandelson being highly critical of Streeting to Pat McFadden, another cabinet minister.

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