Rejected petition Means test the MPs for expenses

Stop the MPs in parliament receiving expenses

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They are earning 93000 per year we pay the rent on their second home they should pay their own heating water and food bills

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: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a review of MP’s expenses:

Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702821

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 1 December 2024
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