This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Optional £5 Tax increase of which to only go into the NHS.
Opt in/ Opt out for a £5 increase of your NI tax to go to the NHS.
To Opt in or Opt out per month as to no minimum fixed term.
This to be reviewed every 12 months via a parliamentary vote as to whether the scheme is to continue.
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Help further with increased funding into the NHS via a monthly £5 increase per person would allow the NHS more flexibility and spending power.
Through the HMRC and submitting your request to initiate until further notice a £5 increase to your National Insurance tax. 100% of the £5 increase will be directly moved into NHS funding.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The UK Government is responsible for levying taxes, which are by their very nature not optional. Deciding to donate money to an organisation is a matter for individuals, not the Government or House of Commons.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Ensure continued Universal health cover by legally committing to a minimum spend: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300925
Create a National Health Insurance Tax for the NHS: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/313361
Raise the rate of income tax and corporation tax to fund the NHS: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/313995
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