This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Increase NI contributions for higher paid & pensioners with above average income
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Abolish the lower rate of National Insurance contributions so everyone pays the same rate (currently 12%). In addition make those above retirement age with income greater than the national average for those in work pay National Insurance on that part of their income.
It will significantly increase the money available to fund the NHS and ensure staff are adequately paid for their work
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. The title of your petition, which calls for higher paid people to have higher National Insurance contradicts your request that "everyone pays the same rate".
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
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