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This quote by @redditchrachel is taken out of context here. Women should have their dose and type of HRT optimised and for many women the oestrogen gel or patch is preferable to tablets and there is no clot risk

Thread. 1. @holyroodmandy has written a poorly researched and blatantly misrepresented attack piece on me. I wonder why she has done this when I have done more to raise the profile of #menopause in the House of Commons than any other MP.

2. I work cross party in Parliament with many colleagues including @carolynharris24 @marionfellows @MartWhitfieldMP and many more to increase awareness and get more help for women. My achievements include getting menopause on the school curriculum a direct win for my campaign

3. Holding the first ever round table in Parliament with menopause campaigners and government ministers to drive policy change

4. Speaking about menopause more times on the floor of the House of Commons than any other MP, doing my part to combat ageist and sexist stereotypes in society, including leading the first debate ever to be held in Parliament on the #menopause

Working with the Bank of England to introduce menopause policy into their workplace, holding menopause cafes in Redditch, ensuring that @RedditchMatters have introduced a menopause policy for all their employees

And finally on the #HRT shortage I am working directly with DOH ministers to improve the situation. To pick out one word from a statement with much more detail and context and try to pretend it is my view is shocking and irresponsible journalism, especially on such an important

Topic. @holyroodmandy I wonder if you would like to apologise when you have done your research and realise that actually I am on your side, and if you would like to work with me as other prominent campaigners do you will find I’m a powerful advocate for the cause.