Liberal Democrats Our Carer’s Leave Bill has been passed



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Dear John,

Our Carer’s Leave Bill has just passed its final stage in Parliament.

The Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory
right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better
balance work and care.

Introduced by Wendy Chamberlain MP, and steered through the House of Lords by
Liberal Democrat Peer Lord Fox, the Carer’s Leave Bill has been described by
the charity Carers UK as a ‘landmark’ piece of legislation.

This is a fantastic step forward in our continued campaigning to stand up for
the rights of carers.


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“Unpaid carers are the backbone of our society. Yet far too many go without
adequate support and struggle to balance caring responsibilities and work.

My Carer’s Leave Bill is a first step to providing greater support. It will
allow carers to take time off work to manage caring responsibilities. I hope
that it will provide many people with the flexibility they need.

I am also confident that the law will have benefits for employers too. Many
businesses already provide a version of Carer’s Leave to their staff and report
reduced recruitment costs, and improved retention and wellbeing.”

- Wendy Chamberlain MP


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“I have had the privilege to hear first-hand from unpaid carers what a
difference this Bill will make. I am proud to support it and hope that it will
help millions of unpaid carers better balance work and care.”

- Lord Fox



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