时间:2024-09-22 07:18:23 来源:网络整理 编辑:新闻中心
UK politics isn't exactly well known for being a welcoming space for working mothers. Stella Creasy
UK politics isn't exactly well known for being a welcoming space for working mothers.
Stella Creasy made history in Dec. 2019 by becoming the first MP to get maternity cover. Historically, MPs were not entitled to maternity leave in the UK.
Now, House Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has announced that MPs will be allowed to breastfeed in the Chamber of the House of Commons.
In 2000, Betty Boothroyd — who served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1992 to 2000 — banned breastfeeding in the Chamber of the Commons and in committee rooms. Until now breastfeeding was only allowed in other areas of the Palace of Westminster.
Lindsay Hoyle, who assumed his role as Speaker in Nov. 2019, gave breastfeeding the green light, stating that it should be the decision of the mother.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle in the House of Commons after becoming the new Speaker.Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty Images"I'm of the view there isn't a policy, my view is that it is up to a mother," he said. "I think it would be wrong for me as a man to dictate on that policy."
"If it happens, it happens. I wouldn’t be upset by it," he added.
Harriet Harman, one of the first MPs to breastfeed in parliament during the 1980s, praised Hoyle for the move.
Tweet may have been deleted
It's about time.
TopicsSocial GoodPoliticsFamily & Parenting
14 Heists, Robberies, and Other Great Capers2024-09-22 07:08
North Korea's high status at WHO sends wrong message to world: health experts2024-09-22 06:54
La Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments2024-09-22 06:33
国庆七天 87万多游客来雅观光旅游2024-09-22 06:20
水产品占“四席”!广州南沙十个农产品上榜“国字号”2024-09-22 06:18
集中销毁12台“苹果机”2024-09-22 06:17
Little thief experiences pure terror when almost caught sneaking a drink2024-09-22 05:51
国庆七天 87万多游客来雅观光旅游2024-09-22 05:44
The Techies Who Lunch2024-09-22 05:33
PSG win without big three2024-09-22 04:41
Apple to start manufacturing iPhone Pro in India, report claims2024-09-22 07:14
Are you online shopping a lot during quarantine? Here are some of the psychological reasons why.2024-09-22 06:42
How to dirty talk: A guide for beginners in quarantine2024-09-22 06:29
Samsung's annoying Bixby button is finally customizable2024-09-22 06:28
The Eyes of Lacy2024-09-22 05:50
Park denies rumors about top officials' resignation2024-09-22 05:46
Australian Open sends fans warning2024-09-22 05:35
PSG win without big three2024-09-22 05:13
World's first green ammonia plant is now open for business2024-09-22 04:51
Amazon patents delivery robot that docks at your house2024-09-22 04:42