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Labour Women Push 50-50 Cabinet, Burnham Enforces Zero-Tolerance

7/1/2026

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Female Labour MPs drafted a letter urging Andy Burnham to guarantee a 50-50 gender split in his future cabinet and adopt a zero-tolerance policy on misogyny.
Andy Burnham told the women’s Parliamentary Labour Party he will dismiss any staff member who engages in sexist briefings.
The letter also calls for a female deputy prime minister, a dedicated women’s minister, and stronger security for female MPs, especially those from ethnic minorities.

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Female Labour MPs drafted a letter urging Andy Burnham to guarantee a 50-50 gender split in his future cabinet and adopt a zero-tolerance policy on misogyny.
Andy Burnham told the women’s Parliamentary Labour Party he will dismiss any staff member who engages in sexist briefings.
The letter also calls for a female deputy prime minister, a dedicated women’s minister, and stronger security for female MPs, especially those from ethnic minorities.