This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Reduce Mps pay to the national average with a cap on exspences
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The pay structure for most Mps currently puts them in the top 5% of wage earners in the UK, way above the salaries paid to our emergency services and armed forces who face danger everyday.
This situation needs to be addressed in the name of fairplay
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and the Government. You can find out how to contact IPSA here http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
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