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The speaker is saying that childhood was marked by financial hardship. He links that hardship to his parents being very young and not having enough money.
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About Wes Streeting
British politician
Wes Streeting is a British Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament for Ilford North since 2015. He has served as Secretary of State for Defence since 2026. He was Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2024 until his resignation in 2026. His public profile is tied to national politics and government service, especially in health and defence.
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