Scrap the IHS for taxpaying migrants and reduce unfair spouse visa fees.
Abolish the IHS for migrants paying NI/taxes. Reduce spouse visa fees. Redirect £140m from failed schemes to ease bills or slash fees.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 07 APR 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
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- 05 MAR 2025Petition created
Background
The IHS forces migrants to pay twice for the NHS (£5,175 over 5 years + NI/taxes). Spouse visas cost £11,752, making family reunification unaffordable amid energy bills rising 129% and food inflation at 17%. Redirect wasted funds to prioritise struggling families.