Overview

• Petition by Andy Hobson seeks to raise the tax‑free personal allowance to £15,597 and the higher‑rate threshold to £62,379.02.
• The measure is lodged on the official Petitions Parliament website, triggering a government response at 10,000 signatures and consideration for debate at 100,000.
• Signatures have passed 5,200 so far, with the petition open until 18 January 2026.
• Supporters argue frozen bands create fiscal drag that reduces disposable income as prices rise.
• The Labour Government has said the personal allowance will remain at £12,570 until April 2028, as ONS figures show inflation at 3.8% with food prices up 4.9% in July.