Rejected petition Revoke the Tarmac Tax

Runners from around the country are dismayed at the Government's introduction of the so called 'Tarmac Tax'. The 20% levy on training shoes is designed to raise funds to help local authorities repair pavements worn out by overuse where jogging is a popular form of exercise.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Date submitted 27 March 2017
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