Wes Streeting Plays Ultimate Kalesh Card: Calls Keir Starmer 'Slow' On Social Media Ban

May 26, 2026
Source: The Guardian
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Wes Streeting Plays Ultimate Kalesh Card: Calls Keir Starmer 'Slow' On Social Media Ban
Wes Streeting has launched a savage attack on UK PM Keir Starmer, accusing him of being too slow to ban social media for under-16s and comparing tech giants to tobacco companies, all while eyeing the Prime Minister's job.

UK politics mein ek alag hi level ka family drama chal raha hai, boss! Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has decided to play the ultimate "I told you so" card against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While Starmer is still busy consulting people on whether to ban social media for kids under 16, Wes has gone full "fufaji at a wedding" mode. He basically announced that Starmer is "behind the curve" and moving slower than a government office printer. Wes is out here comparing tech giants to the notorious tobacco industry, claiming they are deliberately hooking kids on digital nicotine while hiding the damage. It’s like saying scrolling through reels is the new smoking, and Starmer is still looking for a matchbox!

Let’s be real, comparing Mark Zuckerberg to a cigarette salesman is peak savage energy. Wes claims these tech companies know exactly how addictive their algorithms are, yet they keep serving them to kids like free candy. Honestly, anyone who has tried to snatch a phone from a teenager knows the struggle—it’s easier to negotiate with a stubborn landlord. But wait, Wes isn't just doing this out of the goodness of his heart. There is some delicious political *kalesh* happening behind the scenes. By attacking these giant tech corporations, Wes is trying to look super progressive and win over the left wing of his party. It’s the classic corporate strategy: highlight a major crisis, pretend you’re the only one who cares, and quietly eye the boss’s cabin.

And speaking of the boss's cabin, Wes didn't just stop at criticizing Starmer's speed. He casually dropped a massive *dhamaka* by claiming he already has the support of 81 MPs to challenge Starmer's leadership! Yes, you heard that right. He’s basically telling the Prime Minister, "Look, I have the numbers to overthrow you, but I’m just being nice and waiting for the right *muhurat*." This is peak passive-aggressive behavior, resembling a colleague who CCs the entire management team on an email just to point out your minor typo. While Starmer is busy hosting roundtables with grieving parents, Wes is out there playing 4D chess. Whether the social media ban actually happens or not, one thing is guaranteed—the entertainment in UK politics is currently giving Indian daily soaps a run for their money!

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