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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

Father welcomes new parental leave rights for bereaved in Great Britain

Aaron Horsey sits on a sofa with his son, Tim, on his lap
Aaron Horsey with his son, Tim, in 2022. Photograph: Millie Pilkington/The Guardian

A father who has fought for a change in the law so that bereaved parents can look after their babies after the death of a partner will tell his son he can make the “impossible” happen after new rights for workers are laid before parliament on Monday.

Aaron Horsey was shocked when he discovered he had no right to take leave to look after his newborn son, after his wife, Bernadette, 31, died while giving birth at Royal Derby hospital.

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