MP who survived skin cancer pushes for sunscreen to be VAT exempt

Amy Callaghan argues that with climate change and cost of living crisis having an impact on sunscreen use, it should not be taxed like a luxury product. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

An MP who survived skin cancer as a teenager is canvassing cross-party support for her campaign to remove VAT from sunscreen products.

Amy Callaghan is calling on the UK government to remove the tax from products that have a health benefit – the NHS considers factor 30 or above with a four-star UVA rating to be adequate skin protection.