Rejected petition Members of Parliament should not claim any expenses except rent on a second home

I would like the government to enact the necessary changes to ensure members only claim rent on their second home

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I feel the country is in a dire financial situation and they should set a goood example

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

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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