Petition National insurance should pay for old peoples care, not council tax

Council tax is a blunt tool, not related to income, and therefore ability to pay.
Many councils are in financial trouble, because of the squeeze from government, and inflationary pressures.
Government can redistribute cash to the areas that need it. leaving the councils to deal with local issues

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33 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 33 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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