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Lanarkshire MP calls on UK Government to back 'Miscarriage Leave Bill' as it returns to Parliament this week

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Lanarkshire locals are being urged to show their support for the Miscarriage Leave Bill as it returns to Parliament this week.

If enacted, the legislation would introduce a statutory right for parents who experience miscarriage before 24 weeks to three days of paid leave.

The campaign was launched by Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley who is now calling on the UK Government to get behind the bill when it is due to receive its second reading this Friday, December 2, in the House of Commons.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The local representative introduced a private members' bill to Parliament in early 2021 and it has since progressed well, but It will need the support of fellow MPs if it is to go further.Introduced under the Ten Minute Rule, the bill unanimously passed its first reading in July.Last week, Ms Crawley met with Parliamentary under secretary of state Kevin Hollinrake to discuss paid miscarriage leave and, although constructive, there was no commitment from the UK Government to introduce it.

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