🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham government urged to introduce work rule for new parents
What happened
A petition has been lodged with the UK Parliament calling for a statutory right to paid breastfeeding and expressing breaks, with suitable workplace facilities. The petition's founder, a mother of three, claims that without this right, some mothers are being forced to choose between breastfeeding their child and earning a living. The petition has 1,741 signatures.
Why it matters
The issue affects breastfeeding parents in the UK who have no statutory right to paid breastfeeding or expressing breaks at work, forcing some to choose between feeding their baby and participating fully in work.
Key facts
- • A petition has been lodged with the UK Parliament. • The petition calls for a statutory right to paid breastfeeding and expressing breaks. • The petition's founder claims that without this right, some mothers are being forced to choose between breastfeeding their child and earning a living. • The petition has 1,741 signatures.
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