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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aubrey Allegretti

MPs should not bring babies into Commons, says cross-party review

Labour MP Stella Creasy holds her baby in the House of Commons in London.
MP Stella Creasy said people outside parliament are put off by its ‘antiquated rules and approach to women who have children’. Photograph: House of Commons/PA

MPs should not be allowed to bring babies into the House of Commons chamber during debates, a cross-party review has recommended after mounting “confusion” about the rules.

The procedure committee report was ordered amid an outcry over Labour backbencher Stella Creasy being told she could no longer bring her newborn son while making statements or asking questions in parliament.

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