Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Tax 1p to the NHS (and others) every time you shop
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a tax where every transaction between a buyer and seller has 1p added which automatically goes to the NHS, Carers, the Police, the Fire Brigade, Teachers and other services
The COVID-19 outbreak has shown us how much we value and appreciate our NHS and other services. Unfortunately it has also shown how under-funded, under-prepared and ill equipped they are in certain areas. Funding will be stretched once this is over; this can be our way to each universally contribute a very small amount that could lead to major improvements for those on the frontline who we cherish and hold in such high regard
Timeline
| 18 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
18 May 2020
Closed
18 Nov 2020
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.