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.