This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government
Petition National insurance should pay for old peoples care, not council tax
Council tax is a blunt tool, not related to income, and therefore ability to pay.
Many councils are in financial trouble, because of the squeeze from government, and inflationary pressures.
Government can redistribute cash to the areas that need it. leaving the councils to deal with local issues
This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website