Rejected petition Ban MPs claiming expenses for second homes amid the cost of living crisis.

MPs are on up to £80,000 a year. MPs should NOT be able to claim their energy bills on expenses for second homes amid the cost of living crisis. Many families are struggling now and will continue to struggle as the crisis worsens and the energy price-caps continue to rise.

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MPs have charged taxpayers £420,000 for energy bills on their second homes over 3 years (according to an Open Democracy report). Energy bills are expected to rise in September/October and again in January, with bills reaching £5,000 by next April. The government have still not updated its support package to meet the cost of living crisis.

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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 Government.

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Date submitted 11 August 2022
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