'Part time' prime ministers and parental leave for grandparents

In Sweden, it's paid parental leave for grandparents, thanks to new laws this week. In the UK, Labour's Keir Starmer will be the next PM and he's had a few things to say about spending time with kids. Plus, what the US presidential debate says about all of us. We talk through all the latest stories from the week. The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. You can subscribe to our daily update. Some of the stories discussed this week below! Author Jessie Tu on the inspiration behind her highly anticipated second novel, The HoneyeaterPaid parental leave for grandparents? Sweden has just introduced the world-first policyMore time spent arguing who’s better at golf than answering childcare questionAs a young American woman, the presidential debate was an insult to my futureLabor purports to be a party exemplifying diverse leadership? Suspending Fatima Payman contradicts that entirely‘My conscience leaves me no choice’: Fatima Payman quits Labor PartyUK’s likely next PM attacked as ‘part time’ for wanting Friday nights with kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.