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Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England

The Guardian UK Monday 15 June 2026, 07:00 UTC By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent 1 min read
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Men and Boys group of MPs addresses ‘crisis of masculinity’ and joins campaign for longer paternity leaveGovernment ministers have been urged to set targets to boost the number of male teachers in England, as backbench MPs seek to capitalise on turbulence in the Labour party to influence government policy. With the government in disarray after the shock resignation of the defence secretary this week, MPs are seizing the moment to embark on a battle of ideas, including tackling toxic...

Men and Boys group of MPs addresses ‘crisis of masculinity’ and joins campaign for longer paternity leave

Government ministers have been urged to set targets to boost the number of male teachers in England, as backbench MPs seek to capitalise on turbulence in the Labour party to influence government policy.

With the government in disarray after the shock resignation of the defence secretary this week, MPs are seizing the moment to embark on a battle of ideas, including tackling toxic masculinity, which they argue has played a role in violent anti-immigrant disturbances.

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