Petition · past parliament
Raise 18 to 20's minimum wage to £8.20 an hour to match 21 to 24 year olds
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
The government should raise the national minimum wage for 18 to 20 year olds to match the current minimum wage of 21 to 24 year olds, currently at £8.20 an hour.
This would help young people to be more financially independent when moving to university or out of home. It also ensures they are rewarded fairly and get the same pay for the same work as someone who is older than them. In the wake of the Covid economic crisis this will help young people who are worst affected to support themselves.
Timeline
| 18 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Sep 2020
Closed
18 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.