Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts
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Key context: <p>Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its grip</p><p>Andy Burnham has appointed the first cabinet of his premiership. Much has been made of how key allies of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, have been demoted or sacked, but what is the demographic makeup of the new team of senior ministers, and how does it differ from other governments?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/24/demographic-makeup-of-andy-burnham-cabinet-charts">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its gripAndy Burnham has appointed the first cabinet of his premiership. Much has been made of how key allies of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, have been demoted or sacked, but what is the demographic makeup of the new team of senior ministers, and how does it differ from other governments? Continue reading...
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