Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell
Summary
Lucy Powell, deputy leader of the Labour party, said that Andy Burnham will change the “boys club” culture of secretive briefings at the Prime Minister’s office that discouraged criticism and hurt women in the Cabinet. Burnham said he will fire any staff who give negative information about female members of his team.Key Facts
- Lucy Powell described a “boys club” culture in No 10 briefings where critics were silenced and appointments were based on factional loyalties rather than merit.
- Women in the Cabinet, including Powell herself, faced unfair negative briefings more often than men.
- Powell said this culture made people afraid to speak out or challenge the government’s official position.
- Powell believes that under senior Labour women, the office culture has improved recently.
- Andy Burnham promised to fire staff who undermine women in his team.
- Burnham, expected to become prime minister soon, faces pressure to appoint many female cabinet ministers.
- Labour’s female MPs asked Burnham to keep gender balance with 50% women in minister and staff roles.
- Powell said having diversity at the top leads to better decisions and stronger representation.
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