PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
End wage discrimination, standardise national minimum wage for all 18+ workers.
We want the Government to introduce a standard minimum wage for all adults aged 18 and over. The current pay gap between 18 and 21+ is unfair and discriminatory, despite both age groups often doing the same work and facing similar living costs.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
The pay gap between 18–20 and 21+ is a form of age-based discrimination. Many 18 to 20 year-olds are financially independent, paying rent, bills and supporting families. They deserve equal pay for equal work. A standard minimum wage for all 18+ is fair, just and reflects real-world responsibilities. Employers should not have the right to pay individuals less just because they are not yet 21.