Rejected petition Scrap MP's claiming fuel payments.

If they can afford to pay they should or at least means tested.

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I feel it's wrong that we the tax payer should pay our taxes to fund MP's fuel payments on second homes. Some Mp's have a very good income. I feel it should be means tested at the very least.

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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.

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Date submitted 1 December 2024
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