Boris Johnson considers himself a "feminist" - but is too busy to take paternity leave, No10 has confirmed. The Prime Minister today held a roundtable with female business leaders to mark International Women's Day, to discuss ways to prevent women leaving the workplace due to childcare issues.
But Mr Johnson's press secretary said he has too much on to take time out himself. Mr Johnson said in April that he planned to take paternity leave in June - but he did not.
Press Secretary Allegra Stratton said: "He's the Prime Minister and he works a very long day. "He has a huge workload and I don't think he will be taking paternity leave." Asked if Mr Johnson ever looks after his son in "working hours", Ms Stratton said: "No I don't think so.
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