U.K. Health Secretary Who Banned Puberty Blockers Has Resigned

[Jessica_Rose ✅]

U.K. Health Secretary Who Banned Puberty Blockers Has Resigned

https://www.them.us/story/uk-health-secretary-wes-streeting-trans-puberty-blockers-resigns 🔗

Mathew Rodriguez (14 May 2026)

U.K. Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was responsible for ending the prescription of puberty blockers to minors nationwide in the country, has resigned from his position, per a letter obtained by the BBC.

Streeting opened his resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer by touting his various achievements in the role, such as an overall reduction in wait times and the number of patients on waiting lists.

"The National Health Service is the embodiment of all that is best about Britain and our values. Thanks to our Labour government, it is on the road to recovery: lots done, but so much more to do," Streeting wrote. He continued, "These are all good reasons for me to remain in post, but as you know from our conversation earlier this week, having lost confidence in your leadership, I have concluded that it would be dishonourable and unprincipled to do so."

Streeting specifically referenced last week's U.K. election results, which he called "unprecedented," as a catalyst for his resignation. In the election, the Labour Party lost seats across England, while the right-wing populist party Reform UK earned a foothold in many parts of the U.K., resulting in widespread loss of faith in Starmer and calls for the PM to resign.

[Sephirah]

Yeah, he's resigned because he's planning to mount a campaign to become the next PM once Starmer goes. It's all rather calculated. UK politics is, at times, akin to the Roman Senate. Where everyone is brandishing a dagger and thinking five moves ahead.

[Stottie Girl]

Yeah, he's resigned because he's planning to mount a campaign to become the next PM once Starmer goes. It's all rather calculated. UK politics is, at times, akin to the Roman Senate. Where everyone is brandishing a dagger and thinking five moves ahead.

Yep, plotting and scheming is rife at the moment. I have to say I don't think he is human though. Definitely either a robot or one of the lizzard people! Not a friend of the trans community that one.

[Sephirah]

Yep, plotting and scheming is rife at the moment. I have to say I don't think he is human though. Definitely either a robot or one of the lizzard people! Not a friend of the trans community that one.

He has a bit of the Roy Batty about him. A whiff of Replicant from the Blade Runner movie. I would be surprised if his resignation letter didn't mention tears in rain with regard to Kier's premiership.

[Stottie Girl]

He has a bit of the Roy Batty about him. A whiff of Replicant from the Blade Runner movie. I would be surprised if his resignation letter didn't mention tears in rain with regard to Kier's premiership.

Nice reference! It's the cold dead eyes for me. His artificialness () reminds me of David Cameron. Kind of like they are both robotic waxwork dummies. He's positioning himself for power if Burnham fails or a top job if he wins. He's another mandy, A slimy character.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Kind of like they are both robotic waxwork dummies.

Sounds like a Manchurian Candidate.

That reminds me, I'll have to watch that movie again.

[Dawn Kellie]

Sounds like a Manchurian Candidate.

That reminds me, I'll have to watch that movie again.

The original from the 60s or the remake with Denzel Washington?

[Lori Dee ✅]

The original from the 60s or the remake with Denzel Washington?

Both are good, but I have the new one. I watched it with Denzel last night.

[Dawn Kellie]

Both are good, but I have the new one. I watched it with Denzel last night.

I like Denzel Washington, he's a great actor.  I really like him in A Man on Fire. I like the movie but it hurts my heart every time I see it

[Lori Dee ✅]

I like Denzel Washington, he's a great actor.  I really like him in A Man on Fire. I like the movie but it hurts my heart every time I see it

I agree. That is a good one. I also have John Q. My favorite is Inside Man with Jodie Foster and Clive Owen.