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Jo White: “Women suffer every month, knowing that certain days of the month you're going to have to stay at home or you're going to…”

On the recordJune 15, 2026
Women suffer every month, knowing that certain days of the month you're going to have to stay at home or you're going to have a very difficult time at work.
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Jo White
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

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Highlighting the impact of menstrual health issues on women's lives.

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