Rejected petition Equal inheritance tax rules unmarried couples together over 5 years as married

I want equality and inclusivity for unmarried couples who have shown the same commitment to each other as married couples in terms of tax and benefits processes

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It is an fair, discriminatory and unequal process that judges unmarried couples in inheritance tax but treats them as if married when it reviews care and benefits processes

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Date submitted 8 April 2024
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