Petition · past parliament
Include all Self Employed in the 80% Earnings Pledge and allow them to survive.
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
£94.25/wk is insufficient for the wellbeing of the self-employed who prior to Covid-19, earned far more.
We request for inclusion into the pledge made to the employed-of 80% of earnings up to £2500/month.
Without this the economy, but more importantly the lives of five million people, will suffer.
We request for inclusion into the pledge made to the employed-of 80% of earnings up to £2500/month.
Without this the economy, but more importantly the lives of five million people, will suffer.
The labour market comprises of 15%, or approximately five million self employed people. They contributed £305 billion to the British economy prior to the Covid-19 outbreak.
A significant number of the self- employed have lost contracts and had their income reduced to zero, putting their livelihoods and ultimately, their well-being into jeopardy.
Why should an employee on £25k/ year receive the sum of £20k versus self employed’s less than £5k for the equivalent yearly earnings?
We need change.
A significant number of the self- employed have lost contracts and had their income reduced to zero, putting their livelihoods and ultimately, their well-being into jeopardy.
Why should an employee on £25k/ year receive the sum of £20k versus self employed’s less than £5k for the equivalent yearly earnings?
We need change.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Since this petition was started, the Government has said that most self-employed people can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months.
You can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
You can read the Government’s announcement here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals
You can find out what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
You can read the Government’s announcement here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals
You can find out what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.