Lib Dems would double statutory pay for parental leave

Munira Wilson told conference party would ‘turbocharge’ statuary shared parental pay and extend leave

The Liberal Democrats have said they would double statutory shared parental pay (ShPP) and extend the amount of leave new families can take if the party form the next government.

Speaking at the party’s autumn conference in Bournemouth, education spokesperson, Munira Wilson, said “not enough men” are taking leave, while many fathers “simply can’t afford” to spend time with their babies.