Hundreds of fathers joined the Push for Paternity Leave march through Leeds city centre today, demanding an urgent overhaul of what they describe as an outdated and "broken" parental leave policy.
Speaking on the need for reform, Errol Murray of Leeds Dads highlighted that while the vast majority of fathers want to be equal parents, the current entitlement of just two weeks paid at £194.32 a week makes meaningful involvement at the start of a child's life financially impossible for many.
The protest, held as part of Equal Parenting Week, calls on the government to ensure that bonding with a newborn is no longer a luxury that families struggle to afford.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding was on the scene to talk and capture images of the march in action.
8. Push For Paternity
Crowds heard from speakers including councillors, MPs, healthcare specialists and business leaders | Steve Riding