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Parents across the UK took to the streets in a powerful “Parent Strike,” demanding systemic change to help families balance work and care — arguing that supporting parents isn’t a cost, but an investment in the nation’s future. From London to Belfast, demonstrators rallied behind calls for flexible working as standard and expanded paternity leave to six weeks with 90% pay, challenging outdated policies that leave caregivers overwhelmed. Personal stories revealed the human toll: mothers left to shoulder everything while fathers return to work too soon, and fathers torn between career and newborns. Organizers stressed that without reform, families suffer — and the economy loses out. This isn’t just about individual struggles; it’s about building a fairer, more resilient future for all.

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