Lucy Powell on Andy Burnham's Role in Changing No 10 'Boys Club' Culture
Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell states that Andy Burnham will challenge the 'boys club' culture of factional briefings at No 10 and has asked him to commit to a 50/50 gender split for ministers and staff, believing the 'unpleasant' culture will change under his leadership.
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Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell
Deputy Labour leader says No 10 needs to become more meritocratic and has asked Burnham to commit to 50/50 gender split for ministers and staff Andy Burnham will change a “boys club” culture of factional briefings at No 10 which silenced critics, according to the deputy leader of the Labour party. Lucy Powell said she had experienced “unpleasant” briefings in Downing Street, which left people afraid to speak out or challenge Downing Street’s position. Continue reading...
By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent
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Labour’s deputy leader believes the ‘unpleasant’ culture will be different under Mr Burnham
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