Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Keep the couples Administrative Earnings Threshold for parents
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe scrapping the couples Administrative Earnings Threshold, meaning non-working or low earning members of a couple can be required to comply with work search or take up offers of work, or face sanctions, is not ideal. One parent in the household should be allowed to raise their children.
I want the government to have a bit of empathy for us stay at home parents and allow our children to live comfortably knowing they have a parent present for them every single day and not have to miss out on valuable bonding time with their parent.
I believe women and men who are main care givers have the right to raise their babies, without any worries of not being present enough and worrying about if their children are being looked after correctly!
I believe women and men who are main care givers have the right to raise their babies, without any worries of not being present enough and worrying about if their children are being looked after correctly!
Timeline
| 28 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
28 Nov 2023
Closed
28 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.