Rejected petition Stop MP's from receiving funding other than rent for second houses.

Stop MP's from receiving expenses other than rent on second homes.

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As the public are finding times financially difficult with some pensioners being means tested for the winter fuel allowance, it should follow that MP's should be subject to the same rules.

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 MPs 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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