'Are we not working class enough?' Students divided on civil service internship reform

Students are divided on civil service internship reform, with some feeling excluded due to changes aimed at increasing representation of working class individuals in the government. The reforms restrict applications to the summer programme to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, raising concerns among students from varied economic backgrounds. Despite the controversy, some students like Hannah Begum from Leeds see the changes as a positive step towards making the civil service more inclusive and representative of society, allowing individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue opportunities in government roles.