Jack Dromey MP, Shadow Minister for Labour, commenting on the Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) Bill 2017-19 to limit unpaid internships to four weeks, said:

“Unpaid internships disadvantage people from poorer families. It’s simply not fair for some to get a leg up in their careers when others cannot afford the opportunity. Labour will ban unpaid internships to ensure no one is prevented from gaining professional experience because of their background.“