![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/new-tory-welfare-chief-wanted-maternity-rights-slashed-for-mums-to-boost-firms/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_BRITAIN-BUDGET-ECONOMY-INFLATION-1.jpg&description=Exclusive: Mel Stride, who was appointed as Work and Pensions Secretary last week, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too 'onerous"Tory Mel Stride has previously rallied against maternity rightsThe new Tory welfare chief called for a slashing of maternity rights to 'provide a massive shot in the arm for British business', it can be revealed. Mel Stride, who was appointed as Work and Pensions Secretary last week, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too 'onerous'. The Cabinet minister demanded the government 'seriously consider' how the rights of parents to take time off after having a baby could be reversed. Labour 's Jonathan Ashworth last night said the revelation showed why 'working people simply can't trust the Tories'. Writing on the Conservative Home website in September 2012, Mr Stride took issue with how workers 'can require their employer to provide up to 52 weeks of statutory maternity leave and to keep their job open for their potential return'. 'These rights accompany each and every pregnancy and so it is not uncommon for an employee to take multiple breaks from work in relatively close proximity and for up to a year on each occasion,' the senior Tory moaned. Former Army boss blasts Liz Truss 'ill discipline' over Kremlin phone hack Mr Stride (third from left) was named in Rishi Sunak's first cabinet last week ( PA) 'Under these circumstances not only do employers have to struggle with filling jobs on a temporary basis for lengthy periods but they also often face considerable uncertainty as to how long the actual period of absence will be.' Mr Stride warned the 'impact of these requirements on small businesses in particular can be profound', adding that maternity leave can also cause 'resentment' amongst colleagues who have to step in. In the article he admitted the 'politics around this issue are tricky' with 'worldwide experience showing that changes in this area of employment law tend to ratchet){kind=link}
Mel Stride, who was appointed as Work and Pensions Secretary last week, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too “onerous”
The new Tory welfare chief called for a slashing of maternity rights to “provide a massive shot in the arm for British business”, it can be revealed.
Mel Stride, who was appointed as Work and Pensions Secretary last week, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too “onerous”.
The Cabinet minister demanded the government “seriously consider” how the rights of parents to take time off after having a baby could be reversed.
Labour ‘s Jonathan Ashworth last night said the revelation showed why “working people simply can’t trust the Tories”.