Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet - in charts
This article analyzes the demographic composition of Andy Burnham's new cabinet, highlighting that women now hold half of the cabinet seats for the first time in British history. It also explores the historical context of gender representation in UK politics and notes the continued influence of Oxbridge-educated ministers.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the shifting landscape of political representation and power dynamics within the UK government.
Andy Burnham has given an outsized number of jobs to politicians from north-west England. Composite: Prina Shah/The Guardian/Zuma/Shutterstock Andy Burnham has given an outsized number of jobs to politicians from north-west England. Composite: Prina Shah/The Guardian/Zuma/Shutterstock Andy Burnham Explainer Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its grip
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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?
For the first time in British political history, half of the cabinet is female, a huge change from the situation less than 50 years ago.
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