Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Raise the national minimum wage to £10.50 by 2024 as promised
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
The Prime Minister has backtracked on his promise to 'raise the minimum wage to £10.50 by 2024' as revealed in the Queen's Speech, stating it will only happen "provided economic conditions allow" which is an easy escape for the PM to avoid keeping his pledge.
Along with this change, the minimum wage for other age groups should be raised to match, for example 18-20 should be raised to £8.20, under 18s to £7.50 etc.
These changes provide a fairer living wage for students working part time alongside full time education, and prevents new graduates trying to get work experience from being underpaid.
These changes provide a fairer living wage for students working part time alongside full time education, and prevents new graduates trying to get work experience from being underpaid.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
14 Jul 2021
Closed
14 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.