Lib Dems would double shared parental pay and increase leave

Munira Wilson told party's conference many men could not afford to spend time with their babies

The Liberal Democrats have said they would double statutory shared parental pay (ShPP) and extend the amount of leave new parents can take if the party form the next government.

Speaking at the party's autumn conference in Bournemouth, education spokesperson, Munira Wilson, said not enough men were taking leave, while many simply can't afford" to spend time with their babies.