Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thousands of parents across the UK have gone on strike to demand stronger paternity leave and flexible working rights for families.
Organisers say the UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe and have accused the current system of "failing parents and children".

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