Increase statutory maternity pay.
I want statutory maternity pay to be raised because of the cost of living. Having a baby doesn't mean bills don't need to be paid. Bills stay the same but often people's income goes down after having a baby.
Signatures
361
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 361/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 361/100,000
- 27 MAY 2025Petition closedFinal total: 361 signatures
- 27 NOV 2024Petition opened for signatures
Background
Some mothers are returning to work too early as they're forced to because they can't afford to pay their bills. Mothers forced to return to work could miss important months with their babies which we believe could be detrimental to their development. Some mothers are also going without meals to be able to afford necessities for the baby.