Rejected petition Petition: End Government Greed – Cut MP Perks NOW!

We, the people of the UK, demand an end to government hypocrisy. While citizens suffer cuts to essential services, MPs continue to enjoy taxpayer-funded perks. This must stop! MPs live in luxury while people struggle to afford basics. Their taxpayer-covered expenses for rent, mortgages, council tax,

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MPs are living in a privileged bubble while ordinary people face economic hardship due to government cuts. It’s about fairness—if the public is expected to tighten their belts, MPs should lead by example instead of continuing to benefit from taxpayer-funded perks.

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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.

You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk

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

Date submitted 20 February 2025
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