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This amendment reflects long-standing Liberal Democrat proposals calling for a more general and flexible system. In addition to extending the duration of paternity leave, we support increasing statutory paternity pay to 90% of earnings, capped for higher earners. We also advocate requiring large employers to publish their parental leave and pay policies, ensuring greater transparency and accountability on how parental leave is offered across the workplace. This is a practical and necessary reform that would support early bonding between fathers and their children, reduce the financial penalty of caregiving and promote greater gender equality both at home and in the workplace.