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Dads March For The Time They Never Got With Their Babies: 'Can't Let This Moment Be Wasted'
- Dads across the UK plan a march in London, Manchester, Nottingham, and Leeds to demand longer paid paternity leave.
- Campaigners say current paternity leave is too short and not sufficiently paid.
- Organisers advocate six weeks of paternity leave at 90% pay to support families.
- The march is tied to Equal Parenting Week and is backed by multiple parenting groups.
- Campaigners cite benefits of generous paternity leave for families and children.
- Participant Ron Mutira cites the impact of insufficient leave on recovery and family wellbeing.
- Supporters argue equal parenting is essential for families and women’s equality.
- Speaker Elliott Rae says fathers are ready to step up but the system holds them back.
- Backers want to reserve spots for the march at multiple city locations.
- The article notes changes granting day-one leave eligibility, but payment depends on tenure.
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