Petition · past parliament
Make minimum wage and benefits the same regardless of age as it’s discrimination
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
It’s discriminatory for under 25s to get paid less for the same job as someone over 25. Also, if you’re single and under 35, you can only get Housing Benefit for bed-sit accommodation or a single room in shared accommodation.
Timeline
| 5 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Jul 2018
Closed
5 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.