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Literally who is against this??
2026-05-02 21:29:58
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Cyber Lizard :
It should be 6 weeks MINIMUM full pay.
2026-05-02 21:54:21
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Meg Westrap :
I advocate for this but, the way the government will probably grant paternity before better maternity leave pay.. we need equality across the board! It’s 2026!!!
2026-05-02 20:03:08
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N :
My husband had 6 months paid leave, best thing ever.
2026-05-02 19:34:09
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VoteGreenUK :
vote green
2026-05-02 21:34:13
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user1343765530403 :
I hope the political parties see sense on this it’s hard for parents as it is.
2026-05-02 18:57:04
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xx....bethany....xx :
My husband isn’t even entitled to anything because he is self employed 😫
2026-05-03 09:55:07
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ChikaTheMidwife :
at the absolute minimum 6 weeks is needed. For milk and hormones regulation if you are breastfeeding; to allow for sleep when possible and c-section recovery. What about if the baby is in NICU. Father's (birthpartbers) can suffer PTSD and Postnatal anxiety! Also father's deserve to bond with their baby ❤️🥰 Well done dad's I am behind you 🙏
2026-05-03 06:24:48
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Areolastar :
Need a minimum 6 months with pay
2026-05-02 21:15:05
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Joe :
4-6 months with full pay at least!
2026-05-03 08:35:24
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Niari :
This is how you advocate for strengthening family units and tackling population decline. Make it easier for families to have children. We need better maternity pay that’s not just minimum wage and extended, paid paternity leave
2026-05-03 12:22:17
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Rizvito :
I had to use my annual leave because I hadn’t been at my workplace long enough to qualify for paternity leave, just 9 days to cover one of the most important times of my life.
2026-05-03 11:57:21
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The Truth :
MAJOR W
2026-05-02 18:51:08
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yotimbo123 :
It should be minimum 3 months as the new born stage is tough on the mothers. They’ll probably see a decline in postnatal depression too if paternity leave was extended
2026-05-03 13:20:21
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Jordz :
what is 2 weeks? nothing
2026-05-04 13:31:51
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Tutinha🦄✨ :
It’s sad fr!!! Dads deserve more!
2026-05-03 09:21:17
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Miranda🥔🧎♀️ :
Yes mums needs more support!!!
2026-05-04 13:51:14
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IZZIERODGERS :
THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS
2026-05-03 09:30:27
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moody :
The pay is rubbish as well
2026-05-02 21:08:29
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youdontknowdunz :
Me too I wanna support my wife
2026-05-03 17:59:48
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snes :
My husband had 5 months fully paid
2026-05-03 13:43:29
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George :
i’ve just gone back after 6 months leave with full pay. should be the standard across the country. i was able to support my partner, build a bond with my baby and enjoy the first part of fatherhood without worrying about work
2026-05-03 15:21:50
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Sam1986 :
The key thing is extended paid leave, not just leave and increase statutory payments to at least minimum wage and should be tax free!
2026-05-03 07:58:15
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A :
8 weeks & full pay
2026-05-03 10:47:45
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Shambles :
I got 2 months full pay from my job. very grateful
2026-05-03 20:05:21
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