Abolish quarterly Making Tax Digital submissions for self-assessment
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We want the Government to abolish the requirement for quarterly tax submissions under Making Tax Digital, introduced this April by HMRC. We believe it is difficult enough doing annual submissions and now to be forced to submit tax calculations 4 times a year is more than many of us can bear.
Scrap Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax and remove £200 fine
- 444 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 473 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should scrap the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme for Income Tax and revert to the previous system where Self Employed People handed in accounts once a Year. We also call on the Government to drop the £200 fines for late submissions and requirement to upload information online.
End the tax threshold freeze to stop potentially pushing families into poverty
- 245 Signatures
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1. Legislate that, from April 2031, all income tax thresholds will rise automatically each year in line with CPI inflation or average wages (whichever is higher).
2. Apply a one-off sharp upward correction in 2031 to restore the real value lost over the decade — not a token increase.
Abolish vehicle excise duty on battery electric vehicles
- 212 Signatures
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We want the Government to abolish vehicle excise duty on electric vehicles. My car emits 0 co2 and weighs 1345kg. My VED is £200 pa. My friend's petrol car emits 128 g/km co2 and weighs 2080kg. Her VED is £170. I do not know how this can be considered fair.
Cut Fuel Duty by 20p per Litre to Reduce the Cost of Living.
- 202 Signatures
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We call on the UK Government to cut fuel duty by 20p per litre to ease the cost of living. Lower fuel prices would reduce everyday costs, support workers who rely on driving, and help bring down prices across the wider economy while still earning estimated £20bn in tax revenue.
Simplify tax compliance for sole traders and micro businesses
- 146 Signatures
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Introduce a simplified tax compliance system for sole traders and micro businesses, reduce bookkeeping and reporting requirements, and provide tax relief or allowances for mandatory compliance costs so civic duties remain proportionate and do not impose excessive unpaid administrative labour +costs.
Stop means-testing heating oil support
- 131 Signatures
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We want the Government to provide heating-oil support that is not means-tested. Around 1.5m UK households rely on heating oil. Unlike gas & electricity users, they aren’t protected by the energy price cap and must often pay large upfront costs.
Remove the VAT element of tax from the cost of fuel at the pump
- 126 Signatures
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The rising cost of fuel continues to place significant financial pressure on individuals, families, and businesses across the United Kingdom. As fuel is an essential commodity for transport, logistics, and daily life, high prices have a widespread impact on the cost of living and economic activity.
Guarantee a penalty-free transfer for LISA holders before its replacement
- 113 Signatures
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Government to formally confirm and legislate for a penalty-free transfer window for all current Lifetime ISA holders, allowing them to move their savings into the new ISA (as announced in 2025 budget)— or an alternative savings product — without incurring any withdrawal penalty by April 2028.
Apply tapered VAT on turnover over £85k & reduce VAT on food for hospitality
- 110 Signatures
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Save UK hospitality: reform VAT to protect jobs and small businesses. Introduce a progressive system: only apply VAT to turnover over the VAT threshold and taper VAT rates based on turnover. In addition, reduce VAT on food served in hospitality while maintaining the standard rate on drinks.