Rejected petition Look at the pay rise that you are awarding your MP's and government,

There are children and adults currently suffering because of austerity cuts, why should MP's be getting a payrise when the people of the UK are struggling so much, vulnerable and disabled people and children most affected. Parents having to fight for services for their children with special needs

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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 Government.

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Date submitted 28 February 2019
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