Rejected petition Introduce a £10 per hour minimum national wage immediately.

With immediate effect, the national minimum wage should be raised to £10 per hour.

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The majority of key workers who are putting themselves in harm's way to keep the country running, are earning a poverty wage. It is now clear that these are essential workers who should be paid accordingly. These people should not be rewarded by having to use a food bank the week after pay day.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301749

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Date submitted 30 March 2020
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