Wes Streeting, a leading candidate for Labour's future, is viewed as an effective operator who skillfully manages media interactions and rallies support for free market values.
Polling from More in Common indicates that support for the doctors' strikes has dropped significantly, going from -10% to -15% in just two weeks, reflecting public sentiment turning against the doctors' demands.
Streeting's fifth-place rank on The Independent Pride List 2025 comes amid criticism for his stance on trans healthcare and ongoing waiting list issues.