Presumably because Burnham wouldn't accept because for exactly the reasons you've set out. Also, it's only convention that prevents the PM from being a Lord, there's no actual legislation that prevents it. Same convention that prevents a Lord becoming Foreign Secretary, for example.

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Really looking forward to attending the sold-out #NewFrontiersYouthParticipation @unesco-cfrc.bsky.social conference in June, presenting on #PANELS*. Will be great to catch up with @lauralundy.bsky.social @joshharsant.bsky.social & others. * www.communityactionredbridge.org.uk/panels-project

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Such important research! Congrats on completing! Hope you're having a well earned rest (in the final phase of my PhD and it's exhausting!)

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In 2020 just 47% of children felt involved in decisions about their care in hospital. In 2024 this increased to: 🔹 81% aged 8–11 🔹 87% aged 12–15 Still work to do, but this is a HUGE step in the right direction! #CareQualityCommission #Participation #ChildRights www.cqc.org.uk/press-releas...

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Thanks @kathevans2.bsky.social for signposting to this. And - as ever - being a champion of #ChildRights and #YPHealthParticipation. It's a privilege to work with you 😊 @emma-sparrow.bsky.social @ayph.bsky.social @jpreso.bsky.social @joshharsant.bsky.social

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