Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Remove the 50% Self Employed Rule for those with a P45 dated before UK Lockdown
Closed
231 signatures
What the petition asks
The SEISS requires trading profits to be at least equal to non-trading income. This is 'to ensure it is targeted at those who are most reliant on self-employment income.'
However, thousands are excluded who ARE fully reliant on self employment income, after leaving PAYE jobs prior to UK lockdown.
However, thousands are excluded who ARE fully reliant on self employment income, after leaving PAYE jobs prior to UK lockdown.
I am a self employed wedding photographer. In August 2019, I made the decision to leave my PAYE job as my business was excelling.
For 1 year and 2 months, I have been 100% reliant on my self-employed income. I, and many others falling through the same gap, are therefore 'most reliant on self-employment income'.
We are requesting a change in the eligibility or a new grant to assist those who can prove they left PAYE prior to the pandemic. You hold this information. Please use it to support us.
For 1 year and 2 months, I have been 100% reliant on my self-employed income. I, and many others falling through the same gap, are therefore 'most reliant on self-employment income'.
We are requesting a change in the eligibility or a new grant to assist those who can prove they left PAYE prior to the pandemic. You hold this information. Please use it to support us.
Timeline
| 22 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
231
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
22 Oct 2020
Closed
22 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.