Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Exempt non-Furloughed employees from any tax rises to pay for Furlough scheme
Closed
365 signatures
What the petition asks
We wish the rates of personal taxation to be frozen or lowered for all workers that have been continually employed throughout the coronavirus crisis or were not eligible for the governments furlough scheme due to their work status if taxation increases are required to cover the cost of the scheme.
The cost of the government furlough scheme is estimated at around £10 billion per month of tax payers money,money that will need to be recovered in order to fund other projects such as infrastructure. It is grossly unfair that those who have not benefited from this scheme with its pay-outs of up to £2500 a month should be expected to contribute through more taxation to cover the shortfall created.
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
365
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
1 Jun 2020
Closed
1 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.