Reviewing Wes Streeting's Autobiography: Childhood in Tower Hamlets and Political Rise
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Summary
A review and reflection on Wes Streeting's autobiography, which covers his turbulent childhood in Tower Hamlets and political awakening. The article explores Streeting's family background, including his father's roots in Bow and his mother's time in Holloway Prison, while noting the demolition of the family's original terraced home 50 years ago. The piece suggests the autobiography may have been published prematurely given recent political developments.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWes Streeting wrote an autobiography a few years ago, which given recent events may turn out to have been somewhat premature.
Wes's Dad was from a longstanding Bow family based just off Roman Road, while his Mum spent her earliest weeks in Holloway Prison before her family moved to Stepney Green.
I nipped up to 46 Armagh Road where his paternal side originated but Tower Hamlets council demolished those terraces 50 years ago
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