The government internship exclusively for the working class
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 143
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Episode description
Heathrow Airport has submitted its “shovel-ready” plans for a third runway that’d allow 750 additional flights a day over London and, according to the government, generate 100,000 jobs. The Prime Minister loves the idea, whereas London Mayor Sadiq Khan is fighting tooth and nail against it. Who’s side are you on and why?
And, the main internship scheme that draws university students to the civil service will now only be available for students from "lower socio-economic backgrounds", in efforts to get more of the working class into Whitehall. Do you agree with this? What will the benefits of this be?
This episode was recorded on the 1st August. Catch James O’Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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