Petition · HM Treasury
We urge the Government to reduce income tax on wages by at least 5%
Closed
126 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the Government should take urgent action to support workers and improve living standards by implementing this tax cut as soon as possible.
We urge the Government to reduce income tax on wages by at least 5% to help working people manage the rising cost of living. We believe a tax cut would increase take-home pay, reduce financial pressure, and boost the economy by encouraging spending.
We think millions of workers across the UK are struggling with inflation, high energy bills, and rising mortgage or rent costs, and that a reduction in income tax would directly benefit workers, increase consumer confidence, and stimulate growth.
We call for urgent and fair action to ease the tax burden on working people
We think millions of workers across the UK are struggling with inflation, high energy bills, and rising mortgage or rent costs, and that a reduction in income tax would directly benefit workers, increase consumer confidence, and stimulate growth.
We call for urgent and fair action to ease the tax burden on working people
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
126
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
1 Oct 2025
Closed
1 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.