Dame Diana Johnson

Dame Diana Johnson

Labour — Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 16 October 2025

Debate

World Menopause Day

Contribution

Okay. Although the action that the Government are taking, and the work of so many—not least my hon. Friend the Member for Neath and Swansea East—show our commitment to this issue, we are also making huge strides in society in our understanding and acceptance of the menopause. That, in turn, will make a real difference to the lives of many women. But we cannot stop here while so many women still need support. I want to finish with Mary Wollstonecraft’s famous words: “The beginning is always today.” There is more to do, and we will continue to work to make sure women have that support.

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