Rejected petition Remove the 5% levy on sanitary products

The government currently charges a 5% tax on sanitary products. These are a basic necessity and should not be subject to an expenditure tax as this discriminates against women.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/202148

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Date submitted 28 October 2017
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