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Labour MSP Monica Lennon pushing for end to 'period poverty' with new Bill
The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood

A PROPOSED LAW ensuring cost-free access to sanitary products is set to be debated in the Scottish Parliament after receiving cross-party support.

Labour MSP Monica Lennon is campaigning to end “period poverty” across Scotland by placing a “legislative duty” on the Scottish government to offer free supplies of tampons and sanitary pads.

Her member’s Bill would also compel schools, colleges and universities to stock sanitary products.

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