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Senior aide to Labour’s Wes Streeting flashed terrified girl, 13, then followed her ‘leaving her scared to go out’

A SENIOR assistant to Wes Streeting exposed himself to a 13-year-old girl then followed her, The Sun can reveal.

The terrified teen banged on doors for help as Labour councillor and ex-parliamentary candidate Sam Gould, 33, pursued her.

Sam Gould, Wes Streeting's aid, at a council count.
Sam Gould, 33, is a former Labour parliamentary candidate who exposed himself to a 13-year-old girl
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The girl’s mum has said her daughter is now scared to leave the house
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Wes Streeting, Health Secretary, walking outside 10 Downing Street.
The ex-parliamentary candidate was a senior assistant to Wes Streeting
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The girl’s mum has said her daughter is now scared to leave the house.

The mother was stunned that sex pest Sam Gould cannot be sacked as a councillor despite pleading guilty to two counts of indecent exposure.

Her daughter was walking to meet friends on Saturday when she saw a man sitting in his car performing a sex act with his trousers down.

She ran away but the pervert got out and followed her into a cul-de-sac.

After seeing the teen banging on front doors for help, another motorist came to her rescue and took down the offender’s registration number.

Gould, a former Labour parliamentary candidate who is said to have gone on school visits with Mr Streeting, was tracked down by police and arrested later that day.

The mum dashed to her daughter after she called in tears, and said she has been left “traumatised” by the incident in Romford, East London.

She told The Sun last night: “She didn’t go to school yesterday and she doesn’t want to leave the house.

“The fact he’s been released on bail has caused her a lot more anxiety – she’s scared she might bump into him.”

She added: “If that member of the public hadn’t stepped in, I dread to think what might have happened.”

The mum of two revealed she was “gobsmacked” after learning Gould had been a senior caseworker for the Health Secretary.

She said of Gould, who has been suspended from the Labour Party: “We’re meant to be able to trust people in power. It’s worrying to know that he has worked with vulnerable people and school-aged children.”

Gould has resigned from Mr Streeting’s Ilford constituency office.

The horrified Health Secretary is understood to have sought to sack him immediately after hearing of his arrest, and again called for him to quit Redbridge Council.

He said last night: “There are no words to express my horror that a mother and her daughter have been put through this ordeal, and will have to deal with the trauma of it for some time to come.

“As soon as I was made aware of his arrest he was suspended, and as soon as the guilty plea was entered I took immediate steps to sack him through official HR processes.

“There are no excuses for his appalling behaviour. I am calling for him again to resign as a Redbridge councillor immediately.”

Red tape means local authorities do not have the power to sack councillors for breaching their code of conduct. The victim’s mum said: “The system is flawed.

“It’s disgusting that councillors can’t be suspended for committing a criminal offence.

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Gould admitted indecent exposure in East London[/caption]
Romford train station sign.
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He unsuccessfully ran to be an MP in Romford in 2015[/caption]
Romford street scene where flashing took place.
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The girl has been left ‘traumatised’ by the incident in Romford, East London[/caption]

“He shouldn’t be given the choice to resign. He’s admitted it, he should be sacked.”

Gould joined Mr Streeting’s office in 2019, and was a senior caseworker, helping his boss in several of his parliamentary roles, including Shadow Minister for Schools.

A colleague who worked with Gould said they felt like they had been “punched in the stomach”. They told The Sun: “We are all just shell-shocked. He was affable, he was friendly, I trusted him.”

They added: “I’ve been in the car with him alone.

“He wasn’t just a senior caseworker – he was an office manager.

“He went on school visits with Wes. He was someone I considered a friend – everyone considered him a friend.”

The Met Police charged Gould with two counts of indecent exposure on Sunday after linking him to a second flashing incident involving a 25-year-old woman in Hornchurch last month.

He pleaded guilty to both counts at Barkingside magistrates court the next day and was released on bail until sentencing next month.

However, the teen victim’s mum feels that the incident with her daughter has been downplayed.

Nowhere in any of the statements does it state that one of the victims was a child.

Victim's mum

She said: “Nowhere in any of the statements does it state that one of the victims was a child.

“It just says there were two incidents of indecent exposure.

“It is so frustrating because it makes it sound as though he’s just flashed. But it was more than that. The fact is that my daughter is a vulnerable 13-year-old child. He exposed himself to her and then ­followed her.

“The real question for me is, ‘What were his intentions? Why did he not just drive off? Why did he then get out of his vehicle to pursue her?’ That’s what keeps playing on my mind.”

The mum, who The Sun is not naming, fears he will be given a “slap on the wrist”.

She said: “I think they should throw the book at him. If he gets away with it, other people aren’t going to be deterred from doing the same thing. I want to protect other kids.”

Gould, who has a degree in political science from Essex University, unsuccessfully ran to be an MP in Romford in 2015, when he was one of the youngest parliamentary ­candidates in the country.

In a profile on his former college website he boasted of helping hundreds of people through his work with the Labour Party.

He said: “It may be a cliché, but I got involved in politics because I wanted to make a positive difference. I see politics as the most ­effective way to do this.”

He said he had run several ­campaigns, including a “back to school week that sought to bring former state-school students back into their former schools to inspire today’s young people”.

I am shocked and appalled by the actions that have come to light over the weekend of Councillor Gould.

Leader of the Council Kam Rai

Redbridge Council said it was “deeply disturbed” by his arrest and has taken “immediate steps” to ensure Gould does not have access to its systems.

Leader of the Council Kam Rai also called on Gould to resign, accusing him of “betrayal”.

He said: “I am shocked and appalled by the actions that have come to light over the weekend of Councillor Gould.

“As soon as Mr Gould’s arrest was communicated over the weekend, he was rightly suspended by the Party. Unfortunately there is no process for his suspension from the Council. My heart goes out to the victims who have had to endure his despicable behaviour.

“Redbridge Council will continue to work closely with the police to support their investigation, and I would like to personally thank them for their immediate and timely action.

“Following the inexcusable betrayal of his residents, the Council, and our wider community, it is only right that Mr Gould immediately resign as a councillor and face justice.”

Gould was given conditional bail by the judge until he appears at Barkingside magistrates’ court for sentence on April 7.

In the meantime, he is not allowed to sit in the front seat of any vehicle, and must also spend each night at the same address.

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Nando’s puts ‘secret’ item on all UK menus for first time and diners will be thrilled

NANDO’S has put a previously secret item on all of its UK menus for the first time ever.

The beloved chicken restaurant chain has announced one of its new dishes would be accompanied by a “secret sauce”.

Nando's Extra Saucy Wings with fries and garlic bread.
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Nando’s has launched its new Extra Saucy Wings which are accompanied with a ‘secret sauce’[/caption]

Nando’s Extra Saucy Wings launched today across all UK restaurants and they are available for both eat-in and delivery.

Accompanying the wings is the PERi-Flamer, a sauce that had previously only been available to those who knew to ask for it.

The off-menu item has developed a cult following in recent years, with the most diehard fans asking for it on their go-to orders.

PERi-Tamer and Hot sauces combine to make the “sweet, smoky and spicy” PERi-Flamer sauce.

Now, the restaurant chain is adding it to its menus with its all-new Extra Saucy Wings.

The new dish is available with three, five or even ten flame-grilled chicken wings covered in the PERi-Flamer sauce and drizzled with a “creamy” yoghurt dressing.

Diners can grab the dish at their nearest Nando’s and can also enjoy the new item for free on Nando’s Rewards.

A spokesperson for the chain said: “Nando’s just got even saucier with the launch of Extra Saucy Wings.

“The new menu items is made with PERi-Flamer, a secret sauce that’s only been available to those who know to ask for it.

“Extra Saucy Wings launch in all UK & Ireland restaurants today and will be available to Eat-in, Collect and on Nando’s Delivery.

“Fans can also enjoy Extra Saucy Wings for free on Nando’s Rewards.”

This comes after the restaurant chain announced in January it was bringing back a fan-favourite menu item last seen four years ago.

Following a widespread outcry, Nando’s decided to bring back its famous Creamy Salad Dressing for the first time since 2021.

“You read that right – Creamy Salad Dressing is coming back to steal the hearts of the nation,” the chain said.

“With superfans promising they’ll ‘never stop asking’ – Nando’s is finally answering their daily demands, and the legendary sauce will be recoupling with all UK and Ireland restaurants on Tuesday February 4.”

According to Nando’s there’s been “uproar” since the sauce was removed and fans have long demanded its return.

Why is everyone obsessed with Nando's?

Nando’s has indeed cultivated a significant fanbase and cultural presence, particularly in countries like the UK. Here, we reveal a few reasons as to why…

Unique and Flavorful Food
Nando’s is renowned for its peri-peri chicken, which is marinated for 24 hours and flame-grilled to perfection.
The peri-peri sauce offers a distinctive and spicy flavour that sets it apart from other fast-casual dining options.

Creating your own Experience
Customers can tailor their meals to their spice tolerance and taste preferences with Nando’s range of heat levels, from mild to extra hot. This level of customisation makes it appealing to a wide audience.

Consistent Quality
Nando’s has a reputation for maintaining high standards across its global locations. The consistency in the quality of food and service helps build a loyal customer base.

Casual yet Trendy Ambiance
The restaurant offers a relaxed dining environment that is both casual and stylish, making it a popular choice for various occasions, from family dinners to social outings with friends.

Healthy-ish Options
Compared to other fast-food chains, Nando’s offers relatively healthier options, with a focus on grilled chicken and a variety of sides, including salads and vegetables.

Nando’s said: “Comments have flooded Nando’s socials for years and fans even started a Change.org petition to save the much-loved icon.

“It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally time to put baby back in the corner sauce station.”

The popular restaurant has also teased further returns in 2025, though stopped short of revealing what those menu items could be.

It said: “And that’s not all, there’s more to come so fans should keep their eyes out for more saucy news about their one true love.”

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The new item is available in all Nando’s restaurants from today[/caption]

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Raunchy Star Wars parody hits the stage – with busty C-3PO and naughty Stormtroopers

A STAR Wars burlesque parody is coming — and appears to be from a ­galaxy far, far wha-hey.

The Empire Strips Back has a busty C-3PO gyrating on stage, plus naughty Stormtrooper routines and other versions of the sci-fi characters.

A burlesque dancer dressed as C-3PO performs on stage.
The Empire Strips Back has a busty C-3PO gyrating on stage
Yoda playing guitar onstage during a burlesque performance of Star Wars.
Yoda rocks out on an electric guitar in the show opening May 4 in West London
Dancers in Stormtrooper costumes performing on stage.
Busty Stormtroopers also take centre-stage in the raunchy Star Wars parody

Yoda even rocks with an electric guitar at the show which opens on May 4 in West London.

The X-Wing rated saucy show, based on Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, lasts for two hours plus a 15-minute interval.

It opens at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, west London, on Star Wars Day on May 4 – in reference to “May the force be with you”.

Producers promise on its website: “Experience a unique blend of seduction and sci-fi as The Empire Strips Back takes you on a journey to the dark side!

“This tantalising burlesque experience brings beloved characters to life with loving detail and humour that will leave you laughing and swooning at the same time.

“These are the Droids you’re looking for! Sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, and a lady-like Skywalker are just a few of the surprises awaiting in a stunning intergalactic show where the Force is strong and the allure is even stronger.

“Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply looking for a night of fun and entertainment, you won’t want to miss this delightful twist on the saga!”

The 18+ production has sold more than 400,000 tickets during previous runs across the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Paris but this is the first time it will be shown in the UK.

One audience member wrote in a review: “Tasteful, sexy, great music, amazing choreography – I definitely felt the force.”

Tickets are priced from £19 to £134 – with a “rebel package” including a t-shirt and express entry.

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