Petition Working Men to have full pay during their two weeks of paternity leave.

I am about to have my first child, and after looking into my allowances for paternity leave it saddens me to discover i am only entitled to two taxable payments of £140. I believe working men should receive full pay for two weeks of paternity leave, so they can bond with their child with outstress.

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The first two weeks of childs life are some of the most important when it comes to creating a bond. To be able to do this without the stresses of money is every fathers right. The current allowance for paternity leave is simply not feasible and a better solution must be found so all fathers can enjoy the early days of his childs life.

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Date closed 13 July 2016
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