Women politicians are still having to choose between their careers and parenthood, thanks to Ipsa’s failure to recognise that MPs take maternity leave.

Women politicians are still having to choose between their careers and parenthood, thanks to Ipsau2019s failure to recognise that MPs take maternity leave.

UK politics is failing pregnant female MPs like Stella Creasy

Strong Women

Labour MP Stella Creasy has had to “beg” for maternity cover while pregnant. It’s a stark reminder of how the UK’s antiquated political system fails female MPs.

Why are women MPs still having to choose between politics and parenthood?