- 02/07/2025
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
- Category: News
Amanda Hack welcomes Parental Leave Review after meeting with Dads
- Amanda Hack MP met with Dads from across North West Leicestershire in April to mark the 22nd anniversary of Labour’s Paternity Leave introduction.
- They discussed the challenges facing dads today, including limited paternity leave.
- 1 in 3 dads are not taking paternity leave for financial reasons, and just 1% of mothers and 4% of fathers are taking up shared parental leave entitlements.
Amanda Hack has welcomed the Government’s recently-announced review of the parental leave and pay system. This follows a meeting earlier this year with a group of local dads who shared their personal experiences and called for more support on paternity rights.
The review, which is now taking evidence, aims to evaluate how effectively the existing system supports families. It seeks new information from individuals, experts, and organisations that has not previously been submitted to the Government, covering areas such as maternal health, childcare, and ensuring the best start in life.
Welcoming the review, Amanda Hack said:
“Having met with local dads earlier this year at Ashby Ivanhoe FC to understand more about their lived experiences of being a parent, I’m really pleased that we are now undertaking a broad review of the whole Parental Leave system. Many told me they would love to spend more time at home during those first few months, being around for more of those early milestones. As a parent myself, I understand how precious that time is and how quickly it passes.
That’s why I encourage every parent or expert with insight to contribute to this review. I want families to know that this review is a real opportunity to shape a system that better supports them from day one, and that we are committed to making sure parents receive the best possible support to balance their work and home lives.”
The call for evidence is open from 1st July 2025 to 26th August 2025. Responses can be submitted here: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/parental-leave-and-pay-review-call-for-evidence
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Great to be back in the constituency today.
Lovely to hold a constituency surgery in Castle Donington this morning, chatting about local litter, disabled parking and many other topics that are important to you, followed by meeting a local business in Ashby.
Spent some time looking through the Banking Hub appeal to LINK, which is now being finalised ahead of its submission shortly, correspondence from you, and now onto another engagement with some fabulous women from across North West Leicestershire ahead of International Women's Day this weekend!
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