# Burnham's 'black box' cabinet plan sparks Westminster uproar

UK Labour MP Andy Burnham has proposed a secretive "black box" system for cabinet meetings, prompting widespread hysteria among Westminster politicians. The plan would limit access to key decision-making discussions, challenging traditional transparency norms. This matters as it could fundamentally alter how the British government operates and handles sensitive information.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/16/burnhams-black-box-plans-for-cabinet-send-westminster-into-hysteria) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:30:43 GMT