Labour: Paternity leave reforms would help 400,000 families
Labour has unveiled plans for a significant boost to paternity leave if it wins the election - doubling the time fathers can take off to four weeks.
Mumsnet: Paternity leave plans could keep women in work
Mumsnet has spoken out in support of Labour proposals to increase paternity leave and boost paternity pay.
Chief executive Justine Roberts told ITV News that extending paternity leave could have the "long term economic benefit" of keeping mothers from leaving the workplace by helping share the responsibility of parenthood.
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