Danish MP told baby ‘not welcome’ in parliament chamber (BBC)

A Danish MP has spoken out after being told to remove her baby from the parliament’s chamber.

Mette Abildgaard said it was the first time she had brought her five-month-old daughter to work, as her father could not step in to take care of her.

Pia Kjaersgaard, parliament speaker and ex-leader of the right-wing Danish People’s Party, reportedly told her she was “not welcome” with her baby.

Ms Kjaersgaard said clearer guidelines should be given for MPs with children. Read more