Analysis: Wes Streeting's speech suggests he's aiming for chancellor, not Labour leader
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John Rentoul
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John Rentoul analyzes Wes Streeting's recent speech on "progressive capitalism," arguing that rather than positioning himself as a future Labour leader to replace Keir Starmer, Streeting's rhetoric sounds more like a pitch to become chancellor in an Andy Burnham cabinet. The article critiques Streeting for not aiming high enough and suggests he should set his sights on the top job instead.
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bskyAnalysis: Wes Streeting's speech suggests he's aiming for chancellor, not Labour leaderindependent.co.ukKey quotes
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The theme of the speech was 'progressive capitalism', a device typical of Tony Blair: to use a word that the party defines itself against – capitalism – and turn it to 'progressive' ends.
The former health secretary's speech today sounded less like a pitch to be the next prime minister, but to be chancellor in an Andy Burnham cabinet, says John Rentoul – he should set his sights higher
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