Petitions/Reform the 60% effective tax rate on income between £100,000 and £125,140
StatusOngoing
Opened21 Aug 2026
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Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to remove the 60% effective tax rate created by the tapered withdrawal of the Personal Allowance for people earning between £100,000 and £125,140. We think this should be replaced with a clear, fair tax band, such as a 45% rate on income over £100,000.

We believe that the current system is unfair and creates a hidden penalty for professionals who increase their earnings. In our view, many people in this bracket are not wealthy, yet face one of the highest marginal tax rates in the UK, discouraging career progression and additional work. Higher earners already contribute significantly more in tax. We think the taper adds an excessive burden that punishes ambition and undermines fair taxation, and reform is needed so people are rewarded, not penalised, for progressing in their careers.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Liz Jarvis
1Liz Jarvis MP
Eastleigh
8
Carla Denyer
2Carla Denyer MP
Bristol Central
3
Marsha De Cordova
3Marsha De Cordova MP
Battersea
2
James Naish
4James Naish MP
Rushcliffe
2
Sean Woodcock
5Sean Woodcock MP
Banbury
1
Luke Murphy
6Luke Murphy MP
Basingstoke
1
Dr Kieran Mullan
7Dr Kieran Mullan MP
Bexhill and Battle
1
Ruth Cadbury
8Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Alex Burghart
9Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1
Christian Wakeford
10Christian Wakeford MP
Bury South
1