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A new online petition is urging the UK Government to pass a “law which exempts all pensioners in Britain from paying Council Tax”. Petition creator Michael Thompson argues that “current provisions only ensure that pensioners on the lowest incomes receive full relief” while others with a modest income miss out on additional financial support. ‌

The ‘exempt all pensioners from Council Tax ’ has been posted on the Petitions Parliament website and states: “We believe Council Tax is increasingly unaffordable. Many pensioners often rely on a fixed income and face growing living costs, which may exacerbate financial pressures while pensioners continue to struggle. ‌

“We believe exempting all pensioners from Council Tax isn’t just compassionate but is also fiscally responsible.

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