Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Increase Statutory Maternity Pay to 9 months at full pay
Closed
365 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to increase the rate of Statutory Maternity Pay to 9 months at full pay. When on maternity leave, my rent and bills don’t change, and food costs and essentials don't change, so pay for mothers shouldn't change either.
Women grow a child for 9 months to bring them safely into this world. Many mothers have financial worries when on maternity leave, and often have no choice but to go back to work early for financial reasons, and then have to deal with the cost of childcare.
My rent is £700 a month, which is almost as much as the current rate of Statutory Maternity Pay. We are in a cost of living crisis!
My rent is £700 a month, which is almost as much as the current rate of Statutory Maternity Pay. We are in a cost of living crisis!
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
365
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
8 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.