Commons will be a ‘menopause-friendly’ employer, says Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he wants everyone in the parliamentary village ‘talking about the menopause and offering support for those going through it’. Photograph: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA

The House of Commons is to become a “menopause-friendly” employer, with Sir Lindsay Hoyle unveiling plans to “break the taboo” and offer practical adjustments for those affected.

The Commons Speaker will sign the Wellbeing of Women charity’s Menopause Workplace Pledge, which will commit the House of Commons Service to supporting employees going through the menopause.