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Gemma Mitchell

Associate Professor in English Trusts Law, School of Law, University of East Anglia.

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UK Politics

Kemi Badenoch questions maternity pay – Here’s what new mothers are actually entitled to

— Kemi Badenoch’s comments on UK maternity pay sparked debate, with critics highlighting its relative inadequacy compared to European standards. UK parental leave offers low, flat-rate payments and minimal gender equality outcomes.

By Gemma Mitchell

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