Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has published private messages with Lord Mandelson in which he criticizes Labour's strategy under Keir Starmer and expresses fears about his own political future. The messages, exchanged between August 2024 and October 2025, reveal Streeting's concerns over Labour's lack of clear direction, especially after a by-election loss in Ilford South, and his doubts about the party's economic approach. Streeting also sought Mandelson's advice on the recognition of Palestine, describing Israel's actions as 'war crimes' and calling for stronger measures. The correspondence highlights Streeting's unease with Labour's leadership and his efforts to distance himself from the scandal surrounding Lord Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment. In public statements, Streeting has emphasized that he is not a close friend of Mandelson and has called for greater scrutiny in political appointments following the controversy.