Petition · past parliament

Reduce the rate of Value Added Tax in the UK from the current 20% to 15%.

Closed 251 signatures

What the petition asks

The cost of living for the majority of UK citizens is punitive. The lowest band of income tax rate at 20% is unaffordable for many. The tax free bands are too low. Families are homeless and hungry. If companies are to get tax breaks, citizens should too. Reduction in VAT will stimulate the economy.

Timeline

15 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
15 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 251
Status Closed
Opened 15 Jul 2016
Closed 15 Jan 2017

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