Rejected petition Reverse HMRCs VAT increase on low carbon tech inc solar panels & battery storage

Parliament declared an environment & climate emergency this month. In October, VAT on some renewables inc. solar panels and battery storage, will increase to 20% while fossil fuels inc. gas and coal will remain at 5%. The increase penalises consumers who wish to reduce their carbon footprint

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This contradicts the government’s commitment to tackling climate change.

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Date submitted 10 May 2019
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