Rejected petition Make sanitary/menstrual products free

Sanitary products to be covered by the NHS. Get rid of pink tax.

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Menstrual products are seen as a ‘luxury’ item but are a necessity for most women or individuals who experience menstruation. They are an integral part of female health and hygiene yet a surprising amount of people struggle to afford them and are forced to go without.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/618799

VAT on women’s sanitary products was abolished last year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tampon-tax-abolished-from-today

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Date submitted 22 August 2022
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