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.