Increase the UK Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £20,000

Increase the UK Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £20,000 — 6 signatures. Status: rejected.

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We, the undersigned, respectfully call upon the UK Gov. to increase the personal tax-free allowance from the current £12,570 to £20,000. This change is urgently needed to reflect the real cost of living in the United Kingdom, support working households, and stimulate economic stability and growth.

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Allowance Too Low Rising costs mean people pay tax without real income gains. £20,000 is more realistic. Helping Workers A higher allowance boosts take-home pay and eases household pressure. Economic Boost More retained earnings encourage work and support businesses. Stopping Stealth Taxes Fiscal drag pushes people into higher bands unfairly; raising the allowance fixes this. Supporting Recovery More disposable income fuels spending and economic recovery.

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