Rejected petition Abolish the tax on tampons and sanitary towels : they are not 'luxury' items

Female sanitary products are currently classed as luxury items and are therefore taxed, despite females NEEDING them on a monthly basis. This is a contributor to 'period poverty', preventing females in low economic areas from attending school or work for 25% of their lives.

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The Vat was lowered from 20% to 5% but the question us: why are they taxed at all? Sanitary products can cost up to £20 a money, so in a household with a mum and two girls, this cost soon adds up.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/229690

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Date submitted 4 April 2019
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