"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." "Powell said she would not tell Burnham who should be in his cabinet, but said “better decisions” were made when there was more diversity at the top table." #UKPol https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/burnham-will-change-no-10-boys-club-briefing-culture-says-lucy-powell