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Wes

American  
[wes] / wɛs /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Wesley.


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New Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says he wants to ensure "every penny is spent wisely", adding investment in the armed forces must come with "modernisation".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Wes Streeting has said there was "no ill intent" behind comments he made about the early prisoner release scheme, which were caught on camera.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named ex-health minister Wes Streeting as his defence secretary late Monday, the government said, as ministerial appointments ran into the night.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Former health minister Wes Streeting announced he was dropping his intention to run and backing Burnham.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

“I’d rather be Wes Anderson. Answer the question.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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