Here is Angela Eagle slamming unpaid internships during the election campaign:

She could not have been clearer about them:

“Let me assure you, we will legislate to stop this happening, and everybody – whether it is our own party or any other part of the country – will have to make sure there is a level playing field for interns, so those that don’t have deep pockets or rich parents can have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.”

So, this advert from Angela Eagle’s campaign asking for two unpaid interns must be a mistake then?

She calls them ‘volunteers’, but Guido will let you be the judge on whether this sounds like a job or not:

Responsible to the Field Operations Co-ordinator, the post-holders should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, provide leadership and have excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.

You will be required to work on:

• Capacity building
• Volunteer mobilisation
• Event organisation
• Liaising with local Labour parties
• Social media
• Policy inquiries  
• Administration of an efficient campaign office
• Entry of data
• Other tasks as requested by campaign staff

Please note this role continues until the close of voting in the Labour leadership election.

The Angela Eagle for Deputy campaign values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

“Let me assure you…”