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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Amelia Hill

‘Massive blind spot’: anger at low proportion of women in Sunak’s cabinet

Rishi Sunak at his first meeting of his cabinet
Rishi Sunak (left) at his first meeting of his cabinet. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Women’s groups have reacted with concern and anger over the low representation of women in the new cabinet.

Rishi Sunak removed 11 members of his predecessor’s top team on Tuesday as he put together a cabinet that he said “reflects a united party” by showcasing “all the talents”. Under the changes, however, fewer than a quarter of all people – about 23% – able to attend cabinet meetings will be women.

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