Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Increase statutory maternity leave and pay to 2 years at 75% pay
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
Amend the law to increase statutory maternity leave and pay for women giving birth to 2 years at 75% pay.
I don't believe the current law supports women who give birth enough. I don't believe current entitlement gives them enough time to prepare for returning to work. In some cases, mothers may not be able to find any suitable or sustainable childcare, meaning a return to work could put their child at risk. I think new mums need more time with their newborn to raise and prepare them for life.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
28 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.