Wanna hear the one about the low-paid dad who took paternity leave?

The GuardianThursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00:15 AM
Wanna hear the one about the low-paid dad who took paternity leave?
  • On Thursday, MPs will tell humorous 'dad jokes' in Parliament to spotlight the shortcomings of paternity leave in the UK, framing it as a class issue. This event aims to raise awareness about the need for better paternity rights for fathers.
  • The use of humor in this context serves to engage the public and lawmakers alike, potentially prompting discussions on necessary reforms to improve paternity leave policies and address the inequalities faced by low
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