Labour women MPs call on Andy Burnham to ensure greater gender equality in senior government if he becomes prime minister. In separate reporting, they argue that the next Labour government should “lead by example” by committing to have women in half of government roles, particularly at the top level. The request is framed as a move away from Westminster “boys’ club” culture and as an end to practices that the MPs describe as undermining or excluding female ministers through political briefing and sidelining. Burnham responds to the demands by saying he will include women in every meeting and emphasises a commitment to representation in decision-making. The coverage also notes political reaction outside Labour, including commentary from Conservative figures. The issue is presented as part of a broader Labour debate over equality and ministerial inclusion, with the women’s proposals centring on targets for female representation and changes to how ministers are treated within government.
Labour women urge Andy Burnham to make half of government female
Labour women MPs call on Andy Burnham to ensure greater gender equality in senior government if he becomes prime minister. In separate reporting, they argue that the next Labour government should “lea...
- Labour women MPs urge Andy Burnham to ensure a more gender-equal government.
- They call for women to hold half of government roles if Burnham becomes prime minister.
- The campaign frames the request as Labour “leading by example” on equality.
- Reporting cites claims about ending Westminster briefing or sidelining of female ministers.
- Burnham says he will include women in every meeting.
Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham BBCAndy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers The GuardianBurnham: I’ll have women in every meeting The TelegraphEnd the Westminster 'Boys Club': Labour women demand Andy Burnham hands half of top jobs to females if he becomes PM lbc.co.ukBadenoch mocks Labour over 'first woman PM' remark MSN
1 month agoFemale MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.
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