# Did a "difficult woman" upset Andy Burnham's cabinet plans?

An episode of [Electoral Dysfunction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1613562765), 22 Jul 2026, 38 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4867c50c-3b64-4687-8987-69a94ea5a7c1.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=7131ad54-f81b-4ab8-b44c-e56c8cb808cd&aw_0_1st.episodeid=4867c50c-3b64-4687-8987-69a94ea5a7c1

We didn't get details of Andy Burnham's top team until most people had gone to bed... so why did it take so long? Beth, Jess, Harriet and Ruth discuss whether some ministers negotiated for different jobs – and whether nobody wanted to be justice secretary. Harriet also has stern words for "bitter" former cabinet ministers who are criticising the new government from the sidelines. If you would like to subscribe to Sky News Insider, find out how here https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunction Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.

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