Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell
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Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell stated that Andy Burnham will reform the 'boys club' culture of factional briefings at Number 10, which she said silenced critics. Powell reported experiencing unpleasant briefings that made people afraid to speak out. She also called for a more meritocratic approach and urged Burnham to commit to a 50/50 gender split for ministers and staff.
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Criticism of 'boys club' culture highlights gender inequality in high office.
No 10 needs to become more meritocratic.
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People were afraid to speak out or challenge Downing Street's position due to the briefing culture.
Opinion- Criticism of 'boys club' culture highlights gender inequality in high office.
- Call for 50/50 gender split aims to promote social equity.
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Loaded language removed<p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>Lucy Powell said she had experienced “unpleasant” briefings in Downing Street, which…
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People were afraid to speak out or challenge Downing Street's position due to the briefing culture.
OpinionNo 10 needs to become more meritocratic.
OpinionAndy Burnham has been asked to commit to a 50/50 gender split for ministers and staff.
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