{"id":112371,"date":"2018-02-09T09:39:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T09:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk?p=112371&preview=true&preview_id=112371"},"modified":"2018-02-09T09:39:02","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T09:39:02","slug":"todays-political-headlines-9-february-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/todays-political-headlines-9-february-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s Political Headlines – 9 February 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s Political Headlines include the crackdown on unpaid internships, Barnier’s Labour memo, a riled David Davis and donors paying to meet ministers at the Conservative Black and White Ball.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Crackdown on unpaid internships launched
\n<\/strong><\/span>In an exclusive<\/a>, The Guardian<\/em> reveals that the Government has launched a crackdown on unpaid internships. Companies have been sent more than 550 warning letters, and enforcement teams have been created to tackle repeat offenders. HMRC is expected to target sectors with a track record of using unpaid interns, including the media, performing arts, law and accountancy.<\/p>\n

Barnier memo raises questions about Labour\u2019s Brexit policy<\/span>
\n<\/strong>The Daily Telegraph<\/em> reports<\/a> that a memo circulated by EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier after meeting Jeremy Corbyn raises questions about Labour\u2019s Brexit policy. According to the memo, Corbyn said that he was open to remaining in the customs union and said that he would run negotiations \u2018very differently\u2019. Labour, however, claim Corbyn instead\u00a0said\u00a0\u2018a customs union was a viable end point\u2019. Separately, The Guardian <\/em>says<\/a> that 30 pro-EU MPs and campaigners have written to the party\u2019s national executive committee calling for a membership consultation on the party\u2019s Brexit policy.<\/p>\n

EU being \u2018discourteous\u2019 says David Davis
\n<\/strong><\/span>The Times<\/em> says<\/a> that Brexit Secretary David Davis has criticised the EU for being \u2018discourteous\u2019, with a source close to him telling the paper that the draft legal text of the transition period published by the EU was \u2018deliberately inflammatory and designed to provoke a reaction\u2019. The source also described this week\u2019s talks as frustrating. The Sun<\/em> claims<\/a> that the UK is to reject the EU\u2019s demand that Brussels sets fishing quotas during the transition period.<\/p>\n

Donors pay to meet ministers at Conservative Black and White Ball
\n<\/strong><\/span>The Mirror<\/em> reports<\/a> on the Conservative Party\u2019s Black and White Ball, which was held on Tuesday. It says that the Prime Minister told guests that she wanted to \u2018defeat socialism\u2019. For the last two years there has been a ban on auctioning access to cabinet ministers, but that was lifted this year and The Times <\/em>reveals<\/a> that a donor paid \u00a355,000 to spend a day with Theresa May.<\/p>\n

Gina Miller accuses group she founded of being \u2018undemocratic\u2019
\n<\/strong><\/span>The Daily Telegraph<\/em> has spoken<\/a> to the founder of the pro-EU campaign group Best for Britain, Gina Miller, who accuses it of being \u2018undemocratic\u2019. Miller said the public had the \u2018right to know\u2019 who was backing the organisation and that it should not aim to bring down the Government.<\/p>\n

Draft EU agreement would see Northern Ireland effectively stay in single market and customs union
\n<\/strong><\/span>According<\/a> to The Guardian<\/em>, EU negotiators have warned that the draft withdrawal agreement will see Northern Ireland effectively remain in the single market and customs union, in order to avoid a hard border. The paper suggests that this is likely to cause a \u2018major row\u2019.<\/p>\n

Committee report proposes housing strategy for the elderly
\n<\/strong><\/span>A report by the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee recommends that the Government develops a strategy to deal with older people\u2019s housing needs. The BBC says<\/a> that proposals include a handyman service, age-proofing new-build homes and a national helpline.<\/p>\n

Tech firms questioned about fake news
\n<\/strong><\/span>As the Financial Times <\/em>reports<\/a>, MPs on the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee visited Washington yesterday to hear from firms including Google, Facebook and Twitter. The committee\u2019s chair, Damian Collins, said that the firms had a level of \u2018disconnect\u2019 about their responsibility for combating fake news and disinformation.<\/p>\n

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