This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Remove VAT tax from women's personal hygiene products.
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Sanitary towels and Tampons are seen as 'luxury' items and therefore has a VAT tax on them. Having your period is not a choice, it is not a luxury to prevent yourself from bleeding through clothes.
On average, women spend £6,000 in their lifter on sanitary products, and £2,000 on pain relief.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/165638
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