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Government petition - paternity leave changes

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Toadius · 26/03/2018 12:33

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm trying to get support for my government petition to amend current paternity legislation.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/215791

I want the government to increase paternity leave to 3 months, to be more in line with maternity pay. This would give families greater flexibility during the first few months of the child's life.

If you would be interested in supporting me. Please can you sign my petition and share the link to my petition on your blog.

Thanks Claire

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sussexteaandwellies · 28/03/2018 16:57

I'm new to Mumsnet (literally just downloaded the app) but I totally agree with this and have signed the petition 😊

CarpeDiem83 · 28/03/2018 17:02

So you're proposing fathers get three months off on full pay, when SMP for mothers is currently only 90% for six weeks and then £140 a week........!?!?

I agree parental leave entitlements should be improved and fathers encouraged to take more leave but I can't support a petition that asks that fathers get more than mothers.......

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