Submitted on Saturday 21st March 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Fair financial assistance to self employed & freelancers amid Covid-19 crisis
As it stands the self employed, freelancers and contractors are only able to get statuatory sick pay, approx £377 a month if they have no work during the covid 19 crisis. As the backbone of many british industries and services they should have rights to further help and support during these times.
HMRC have access to everyones tax returns. The payment should be fair and reasonable, could be worked on the last personal tax returns and set at 80% with £2500 cap. Fair treatment for all UK citizens.
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