Rejected petition Put all politicians on Universal Credit

Make this law for every politician. This will bring a substantial revenue back into the UK.

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So that the politicians are more sympathetic and understanding to our financial struggles as normal hard working citizens. Why should we work hard to pay their astronomical salaries?

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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Decisions about MP's pay are a matter for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, not the UK Government or Parliament. You can find out more about IPSA here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/

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Date submitted 7 January 2025
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