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

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