Labour plans to end 'scandal' of unpaid internships

Labour will promise to put an end to unpaid internships for four weeks or more when Ed Miliband unveils the party's manifesto for young people later today.

In a speech in Lincoln Mr Miliband will claim the system is rigged in favour of wealthy families that can afford to support their children while they work for free for months on end to get a foot in the door in fiercely competitive fields such as law, finance and the media.

Mr Miliband will pledge to force companies to pay interns at least the minimum wage if they keep them on for more than one month if he becomes Prime Minister.

The party's mini-manifesto called 'A Better Future for Young People' will also set out its promise to cut tuition fees from £9,000 a year to £6,000 while also increasing maintenance grants by £400.

Plans to guarantee high quality apprenticeships for all school-leavers that achieve the necessary grades and ensure paid starter jobs with training for young people unemployed for more than a year will also be outlined.

Labour's plans to giving 16 and 17 year-olds the right to vote will also feature in the launch.