Ellie Jackson

A mummy to one beautiful 5 month old and a primary school teacher, who loves to laugh, spending time with family and friends, tea, wine, cocktails and cake!

[C Leston-Bandeira @estrangeirada]

The @HoCpetitions showing again how it's done - Chair explaining 'outcomes' of the debate on maternity petition, making the point about being listened regardless of immediate outcomes, about campaign carrying on, and its scrutiny role in re to Government: https://t.co/axSqXSzrug

[Petitions Committee @HoCpetitions]

Chair @CatMcKinnell has shared a message for campaigners following the conclusion of the Committee's work on the #maternitypetition 👇 .

#ICYMI Watch Monday's debate: https://t.co/fxpnfxRM4r
Read the transcript: https://t.co/w6zItLhw1i

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

We share the understandable disappointment of #MaternityPetition petitioners such as @Bethanyjade_1 & @BethanyPower__ who have had an amazing impact, and who deserve so much better from the Government than the empty words of Ministers to date.

But we will keep on keepin' on. 💪

[Fiona Davis @fionaj1985]

@scullyp This statement makes an absolute mockery of all the women campaigning for more support from your government via the #maternitypetition! I’m flabbergasted at the unprofessionalism. You sound like a spoilt school boy retaliating to a playground insult! Absolutely pathetic.

[Bethany Power @BethanyPower__]

@MaternityAction @Bethanyjade_1 Thank you @MaternityAction, I’m near to end of my 52 weeks of leave, but please let me know what I can do to help fight this campaign! I will not let go until we receive justice for these women and parents! It’s not right at all how the @GOVUK have treated us! #maternitypetition

[#ExcludedAsOne @TimExcluded]

@fr4ser After 7 months of @RishiSunak still ignoring over 3 million #ExcludedUK from Government Support, we will #StandAsOne in London. @ForgottenPAYE #ExcludedUK @bectu @EquityUK @GMB_union @unitetheunion @ProspectUnion #HonkForHope #WeMakeEvents #maternitypetition for a day of protest

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Did you miss Petitions Committee @HoCpetitions debate on the impact of Coronavirus on maternity and parental leave? Don't worry - watch the recorded session or read the transcript- lots of powerful speeches! @CatMcKinnell
https://t.co/STpdjBOxM4
#HealthVisiting #maternitypetition

[Emily Tredget @EmilyTredget]

@scullyp @fionaj1985 I'm sorry but that was her choice as she could afford to. Many mums now have no choice. The mental impact of giving up & living in poverty or returning & worrying for your child's MH is not acceptable in 2020. #maternitypetition @DominicRaab we need DHSC not BEIS minister on this

[clare @claire46493410]

@MaternityAction I get enhanced mat pay employer furloughed me to claim it back but I have to pay my enhanced pay back if I leave (in my contract) surely employer is profiting as will of had it twice? Please help me @MartinSLewis #maternitypetition

[Bethany Power @BethanyPower__]

@Conservatives @scullyp @BorisJohnson Build back better when you keep ignoring the pregnant mothers and new parents who had babies in this pandemic, struggling with health Visitor services and childcare! Discriminations ongoing!😤 #maternitypetition #parenthoodmatters #ExcludedUK @PregnantScrewed @MaternityAction

[Petitions Committee @HoCpetitions]

"The consequences could last for generations".

Closing our #maternitypetition debate, Chair @CatMcKinnell warned the Government of the risks of failing to support new parents during Covid-19.

Watch the debate: https://t.co/fxpnfxRM4r
Read the transcript: https://t.co/w6zItLhw1i

[Bethany Power @BethanyPower__]

@HoCpetitions @CatMcKinnell @CatMcKinnell do you think the Govt understood, we did not campaign for a permanent extension to the maternity entitlement of 3 months extra? It was time limited to just cover pregnancies and births or infancy affected by the Covid-19 restrictions or lockdown! #maternitypetition

[Employers4Childcare @EFCCG]

Disappointing that the Govt didn't commit to extending paid maternity leave in the UK, following a petition & debate on this issue earlier this week. New parents tell us every day about the struggles they face as a result of COVID-19.

Read more here: https://t.co/sGWeXmoo1n