The Sacred | Wes Streeting MP on Growing Up in a Council Flat and Why Politics Matters @thesacredpodcast | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
Wes Streeting is the the Labour MP for Ilford North, and was elected in 2015. Since being elected he has been appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. He is also the author of the soon-to-be-released memoir 'One Boy, Two Bills and a Fry Up'.
Wes spoke about his childhood growing up in a council flat and the figures that raised him, his journey with his faith and sexuality, and navigating political divides within the House of Commons.
You can purchase Wes' new book, 'One Boy, Two Bills and a Fry Up', here: amazon.co.uk/One-Boy-Two-Bills-Fry/dp/1399710109/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1687772807&refinements=p_27%3AWes+Streeting&s=books&sr=1-1
Read the full transcript here: theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/06/28/wes-streeting-mp-on-growing-up-in-a-council-flat-and-why-politics-matters
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
02:43 What is sacred to you? Wes Streeting MP’s answer
10:42 The fry-up: a single mum, an East End childhood, two Bills, and going beyond caricature
18:40 Finding purpose in parenthood, embracing responsibility, and nanny Libby’s redemptive arc
25:30 The importance of church, navigating bullying, and the sacred bond of friendship
33:46 Faith and sexuality: reconciling identities, schism and liberation
39:31 Personal faith, the common underpinnings of religions and the need for moral leadership
44:01 A vocation of public service, making a significant and lasting difference, and theories of change
48:47 A healthier democracy: cross-party friendships, compromise, and respect on social media
55:15 Reflection and Outro
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Wes Streeting is the the Labour MP for Ilford North, and was elected in 2015. Since being elected he has been appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. He is also the author of the soon-to-be-released memoir 'One Boy, Two Bills and a Fry Up'.
Wes spoke about his childhood growing up in a council flat and the figures that raised him, his journey with his faith and sexuality, and navigating political divides within the House of Commons.
You can purchase Wes' new book, 'One Boy, Two Bills and a Fry Up', here: amazon.co.uk/One-Boy-Two-Bills-Fry/dp/1399710109/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1687772807&refinements=p_27%3AWes+Streeting&s=books&sr=1-1
Read the full transcript here: theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/06/28/wes-streeting-mp-on-growing-up-in-a-council-flat-and-why-politics-matters
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
02:43 What is sacred to you? Wes Streeting MP’s answer
10:42 The fry-up: a single mum, an East End childhood, two Bills, and going beyond caricature
18:40 Finding purpose in parenthood, embracing responsibility, and nanny Libby’s redemptive arc
25:30 The importance of church, navigating bullying, and the sacred bond of friendship
33:46 Faith and sexuality: reconciling identities, schism and liberation
39:31 Personal faith, the common underpinnings of religions and the need for moral leadership
44:01 A vocation of public service, making a significant and lasting difference, and theories of change
48:47 A healthier democracy: cross-party friendships, compromise, and respect on social media
55:15 Reflection and Outro
*****
The Sacred is a podcast produced by the think tank Theos. Be sure to connect with us below to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events.
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Website: theosthinktank.co.uk
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