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Nick Forbes

HISTORICAL FACTS: First parent strike sees protests held in call for more support | History Defined

Parents and children were among those who attended a protest in Edinburgh on Thursday (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Parents, children and campaigners have held protests calling for more support for mothers and fathers juggling work and family life, with one attendee saying helping parents to spend more time with their children is an “investment” in the country’s future.

The first ever Parent Strike saw campaigners attend protests around the UK on Thursday, with events in Edinburgh and Glasgow taking place alongside gatherings in cities including London, Cardiff and Belfast.

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