Petition · HM Treasury

Impose a one-year 1% additional tax on all annual salaries to fund UK defence

Open for signatures 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Impose a temporary 1% tax on the annual salaries of all working individuals for one year. The revenue would go solely to funding improvements in the UK’s military capabilities.
This could bolster the UK’s defence and protection during potential future conflicts, and thereby safeguard the security of future generations.

Timeline

29 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Open for signatures
Department HM Treasury
Opened 29 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.