Rejected petition Set an MPs annual wage to the average income for the constituency they represent

Set an MPs annual wage to the average for the constituency that they represent.

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As of April 2022, the basic annual salary of a Member Of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons is £84,144. This is far above the national average of £27,756- as a result, MPs are vastly out of touch with the people they represent and as a result makes them unqualified to make decisions about personal finance in the current cost of living crisis.

We believe that this new adjusted wage will incentivise MPs to improve the economic potential of the people they represent, providing a net benefit.

This petition was rejected

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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Date submitted 26 January 2023
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