Petition · past parliament

Raise minimum wage to £15 for any person in employment

Closed 76 signatures

What the petition asks

By increasing minimum wage to a wage that is very fair, this will increase revenue for businesses in turn, boosting the economy. Reducing poverty and incentivising people to work. People with money will spend money, meaning it's a never ending circle and people will be able to live not just survive
Research shows increasing the minimum wage will stimulate consumers spending, there for meaning business will also benefit and the economy

Timeline

20 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
20 Aug 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 76
Status Closed
Opened 20 Feb 2019
Closed 20 Aug 2019

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