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Set the living wage age bracket to 21 and over

Submitted on Monday 22nd January 2018

Published on Monday 29th January 2018

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 29th July 2018

Signatures: 33

Tagged with

Child ~ Individuals ~ Tax

Petition Action

Set the living wage age bracket to 21 and over

Petition Details

At the age of 21 you are regarding as an adult. You pay the same rates as a person 25+ and receive no tax reduction, discount on food/petrol/electricity/mortgage bills, etc. Why then, does the living wage only apply to the 25 and overs? Help the younger home owners and families live and provide.

Additional Information

Speaking from a personal perspective, my partner and I have 2 cars on finance, own a house and have started a family. Why should we not be entitled to the living wage?

At the age of 16 you are permitted to have a child and be expected to provide. At 17 you can drive and own a car, which needs upkeep. At the age of 18 you can buy a home which come with bills and expenses.

To discriminate on age is unacceptable. The government does not know an individuals curcumstance.


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