Number of women in Burnham's cabinet 'a central issue' for female Labour MPs, says Harriet Harman

Number of women in Burnham's cabinet 'a central issue' for female Labour MPs, says Harriet Harman

The representation of women in Andy Burnham's cabinet is a "central issue" for female Labour MPs, the party's former deputy leader has said.

Labour women tell Burnham half of next government should be female

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