Rejected petition MPS should take a temporary 20% pay cut to support NHS and frontline workers

MPs to take a 20% paycut for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the current healthcare crisis, members of parliament should take a pay cut, much like UK citizens all over the country, in order to help the heroes on the front lines.

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Many health care workers are working without adequate PPE due to underfunding of the NHS making them ill-equipped to handle the COVID-19 crisis. Beyond showing appreciation by clapping, government officials should take proper initiative and demonstrate integrity by taking a paycut to demonstrate support and solidarity for frontline workers who are working tirelessly to save lives, the PM’s life being one of them.

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Date submitted 19 April 2020
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