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This points to equality not as a slogan, but as something shaped by practical policy. The quote reads as an argument that workplace fairness depends on how care work is shared, and that parental leave can either reinforce old roles or help change them. It lands in debates about hiring, promotion, and who is expected to step back when family needs arise.
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About David Lammy
British politician, born 1972
David Lammy is a British politician and Labour Party member, born in 1972. He has been the MP for Tottenham since 2000 and has held senior posts in government, including Foreign Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Justice, and Lord Chancellor. Before those roles, he served in junior ministerial positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown from 2002 to 2010. His public work has centered on national government and foreign affairs, alongside his long parliamentary career representing Tottenham.
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