Hello. I've just joined mumsnet as I run a feminist online magazine and want to find a platform for discussion.
At the moment, I am toying with the idea of starting an online petition/ campaign (if there's enough support) on trying to get the gvmnt to eliminate the tax, which women have to pay every time they buy sanitary products.
Estimated that we have to pay-in our lifetime- a staggering £20,000 on sanitary products. In the UK, we have to pay 5% VAT tax on all san products. And yet, betting, gambling, lottery, caravans (if they're over 7m long), most food (inc Jaffa cakes) and disposable razors are VAT FREE!
This issue isnt about avoiding tax. It just seems nonsensical to classify tampons as a "luxury item" when really they are an essential. It isnt a question of only taxing disposable items, either. Because although the moon cup is an interesting alternative, this isn't always viable to those who are unable to pay the lump sum up front so discounts women who wouldn't be able to afford the environmental alternative.
What are your thoughts about starting a petition and what is your advice on this?
Thank you
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FemusingsMagazine · 18/09/2013 04:11
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