Petition · past parliament

Stop unfair tax credit changes to middle to low income earners

Closed 2,169 signatures

What the petition asks

In the Budget 2015, the chancellor announced plans to reduce tax credits for medium to low earners, this will, on average reduce household income by £1000 a year. £90 a month. This will have a huge impact on family life creating greater poverty for the less well off

Timeline

20 Jul 2015 Petition opened for signatures
20 Jan 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,169
Status Closed
Opened 20 Jul 2015
Closed 20 Jan 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.