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Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham

Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
BBC News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 19:46 UTC 1 min read
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Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.

Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.
Burnham Female (PERSON) Burnham (PERSON) Labour (ORG)
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