Petition Remove the 50% Self Employed Rule for those with a P45 dated before UK Lockdown

The SEISS requires trading profits to be at least equal to non-trading income. This is 'to ensure it is targeted at those who are most reliant on self-employment income.'

However, thousands are excluded who ARE fully reliant on self employment income, after leaving PAYE jobs prior to UK lockdown.

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I am a self employed wedding photographer. In August 2019, I made the decision to leave my PAYE job as my business was excelling.

For 1 year and 2 months, I have been 100% reliant on my self-employed income. I, and many others falling through the same gap, are therefore 'most reliant on self-employment income'.

We are requesting a change in the eligibility or a new grant to assist those who can prove they left PAYE prior to the pandemic. You hold this information. Please use it to support us.

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Date closed 22 April 2021
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