In plans unveiled by Labour’s deputy leader Harriet Harman, working grandparents could be able to take up to four weeks a year of unpaid leave to look after their grandchildren.
The proposal is included in the party’s women’s manifesto, which was launched at LEYF’s Stockwell Gardens Nursery in south London.
Also visiting the nursery were Yvette Cooper and Gloria De Piero.
Labour says that one in ten women retire early to care for a family member, and eight million grandparents are providing some childcare.
‘I think we are showing women that we are on their side and will stand up for them in Government,’ Ms Harman said.
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