Petition · HM Treasury
Swap the rates of Class 1 National Insurance contributions
Open for signatures
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently, Class 1 NI contributions are (annually):
0% for income between £12,570,
8% for income between £12,570-£50,270,
and 2% for income above £50,270.
I want the Government and the Treasury to commit to making the lower band pay 2%, and the higher one paying 8% instead
0% for income between £12,570,
8% for income between £12,570-£50,270,
and 2% for income above £50,270.
I want the Government and the Treasury to commit to making the lower band pay 2%, and the higher one paying 8% instead
People with incomes up to £88,000 could see a reduction in their National Insurance bill under this proposal, which accounts for the vast majority of the formally employed workforce.
I think this would be a good policy to help alleviate cost of living pressures for the most vulnerable and for the majority of working people, whilst ensuring that those on higher incomes contribute more to our welfare system and our NHS, both of which are under significant pressure at the moment.
I think this would be a good policy to help alleviate cost of living pressures for the most vulnerable and for the majority of working people, whilst ensuring that those on higher incomes contribute more to our welfare system and our NHS, both of which are under significant pressure at the moment.
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Open for signatures
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
18 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.