Rejected petition Stop the MP's severance payment increase.

Rejected on 31 August 2023

Due to the economic climate stop the MP's severance payment increase.

There are MANY people who are on the poverty line or homeless that have served in our armed forces who require help from their former employers, you the Government put the extra money, that the retiring MP's don't need, towards looking after those who have served during the war years, the cold war years and the recent conflicts.

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.

You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk

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