Tim Farron(@timfarron):New fathers in full-time employment can take up to two weeks off work, but they cannot receive statutory paternity leave and pay if they are self-employed. With one in four people in Westmorland working for themselves, I challenged the Government to support self-employed dads.

Tim Farron

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MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale. Former leader of @LibDems Promoted by M Barwise on behalf of T Farron both at Acland House Yard 2 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4ND

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Tim Farron@timfarron

2026.10.15 16:12

New fathers in full-time employment can take up to two weeks off work, but they cannot receive statutory paternity leave and pay if they are self-employed. With one in four people in Westmorland working for themselves, I challenged the Government to support self-employed dads.