Rejected petition For all MPs to sacrifice their salary & pension contributions for 6 months.

For all MPs to sacrifice their salary (& pension contribution) for a period of 6 month as a symbol of solidarity with those who have lost their job/business as a result of the lock down.

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Many members of our society have lost their source of income as a result of the lockdown measures. These 'sacrifices' have been forced on individuals by MPs who were elected and therefore have a guaranteed salary for the duration of this Parliament. In a show of solidarity I invite all MPs to sacrifice their income & pension contribution for a period of 6 months so they can experience the economic suffering they are inflicting on the rest of society.

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It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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Decisions about whether MPs should individually give up their salary are a matter for individually MPs.

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Date submitted 17 October 2020
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