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Westminster Week: Neighbourhood watch

Wednesday

The grooming gangs scandal took the centre stage at this week’s PMQ’s, eliciting strong responses from either side. As the official inquiry falters, MP’s are looking for answers beforehand.

Thursday

Anna Turley MP (Redcar/Labour) suggests positive discrimination for summer internships boosts the chances of those without “social capital” or similar “relationship strength” to those of more affluent backgrounds.

Joe Robertson MP (Isle of White East/Conservatives), meanwhile, questions why children of nurses, Police Officers, and teachers don’t qualify for the Fast Stream Summer Internship Program as it’s only for those from working class backgrounds.