# Wes Streeting on the NHS Crisis

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Podcast: [James O'Brien Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/james-o-brien-daily-7140035)
Published: 2026-07-07T13:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://james-obrien-daily.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Former Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting guest hosts the James O’Brien Daily podcast and takes on one of the biggest rows in public life: should NHS consultants be demanding more pay right now? Drawing on his time in government, Wes reflects on the strikes threat, the pressures facing the NHS, and the difficult balance between valuing doctors properly and protecting the wider health service. Along the way, callers share powerful personal experiences of care, waste, staffing shortages, disability support, student debt, and what it really feels like trying to build a life in Britain today. This week's guest hosts: Wednesday: Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley Jess Phillips Thursday: Reform UK Treasury Spokesperson Robert Jenrick Friday: Independent MP Karl Turner This episode was recorded on the 7th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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