Rejected petition STOP IN WORK POVERTY WITH A PROGRESSIVE TAXATION SYSTEM!

A progressive taxation system will reduce income inequality and promote real social justice.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation produced a detailed report stating that for a single person to achieve the minimum standard of living in the UK they would need to earn £17900 per year before tax.

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National Minimum Wage working 40 hours over 5 day will pay £15600 per year.

The current 3 step tax rate system causes in work poverty and income inequality.

A fairer system will benefit everyone.

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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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You could start a new petition explaining clearly what how you would like the tax system to work.

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Date submitted 24 January 2018
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