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of 50,000 signatures

To Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Pensioners across the UK are facing a financial emergency. With the tax-free threshold frozen at £12,570 until 2028, more of our limited incomes are being unfairly taxed away while living costs soar. Many are forced to choose between heating and eating.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is finalising the Autumn budget right now. We only have a couple of weeks to push her to raise the allowance to £15,000 and provide vital relief. This change could improve the lives of millions overnight.

By raising the allowance to £15,000 with a tapering mechanism, the Chancellor can provide immediate relief to millions of pensioners, ensuring those who need it most benefit the most. This change would demonstrate a commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens and addressing the cost-of-living crisis.

The clock is ticking - the budget will be announced in just weeks. Your signature and personal story can help influence this crucial decision.

Petition text

Dear Chancellor Rachel Reeves,

We, the undersigned, urgently call on you to raise the tax-free allowance for pensioners to £15,000 in the upcoming Autumn budget, with a tapering mechanism to benefit those on lower incomes the most.

Pensioners used to enjoy a higher tax-free allowance than the rest of the population, but this was ended under the Coalition government. Now, with the tax-free threshold still frozen at £12,570 until 2028, pensioners on a fixed income are being pushed into more taxation while living costs soar. This freeze is having real impacts on pensioners already struggling with rising costs.

We urge you to:

1. Raise the tax-free allowance for pensioners to £15,000
2. Implement a tapering mechanism to prioritise those on lower incomes
3. Announce this change in the upcoming Autumn budget

The increase in the tax allowance should include a tapering mechanism - so it benefits those on lower net incomes more. This approach ensures that support is directed to those who need it most. Your action this budget can prevent a winter of hardship for millions. Let's not wait – the time to act is now.

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