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Help for working families as we’re struggling too with the cost of living

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government need to take a hard look at the way the system is working right now as hard working people/families are struggling to pay bills due to the costs of living crisis, it’s not just those on benefits.
Families are struggling to keep homes warm with the price of gas and electricity
Look at the working class people/families and give them a little help too

Families losing houses as can’t no longer afford their mortgage

Families can’t heat their homes cause wages have to buy food for their family

Not asking for alot but some kind of help, food banks are struggling to keep up demand as people are finding it really hard not n this current climate

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you're concerned about the cost of living, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

9 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
20 Nov 2023 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Nov 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.