PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Increase the UK Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £20,000
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.
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
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.