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flag Scottish Greens push for 52 weeks of full pay for new parents, citing current support as discouraging.

flag The Scottish Greens are urging the UK Government to extend maternity and paternity pay to cover 52 weeks of full pay, arguing that the current financial support discourages new parents. flag Gillian Mackay MSP, expecting her first child, suggested funding this expansion through wealth taxes. flag Currently, statutory maternity pay covers up to 39 weeks, with the UK Government planning to increase the rate to £187.18 per week in April 2025. flag The UK Government states that new mothers are entitled to 52 weeks of leave and 39 weeks of pay or allowance, with benefits uprated annually.

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