Petition · past parliament
Fathers to receive the same full paternity pay just the same as mothers.
Closed
140 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently the government say fathers should only be entitled to 2 weeks paternity leave and £139.58 per week or 90% of weekly average earnings. Whichever is LOWER! Why can't fathers have the same rights to receive full pay like mothers!
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
140
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.