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

The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.

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

The Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell shared she had experienced 'unpleasant' briefings in Number 10, which created a culture where people were afraid to speak out

Labour’s deputy leader believes the ‘unpleasant’ culture will be different under Mr Burnham

Andy Burnham’s proposed 'No 10 North' would lead to a "very powerful reorganisation of government", deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell has said