Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England
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
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MPs Ali Strathern and Amanda Martin, the co-chairs of Labour’s Men and Boys group. Photograph: Sylvie Pope/Sylvie Pope PhotographyView image in fullscreenMPs Ali Strathern and Amanda Martin, the co-chairs of Labour’s Men and Boys group. Photograph: Sylvie Pope/Sylvie Pope PhotographyLabourLabour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in EnglandMen and Boys group of MPs addresses ‘crisis of masculinity’ and joins campaign for longer paternity leaveAlexandra Topping Political correspondentMon 15 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGovernment 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…
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