Rejected petition The public should vote on MP’s annual pay rise.

During times of austerity, public finances in deficit and public services are being cut.

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The public should be able to vote on MP pay rises, this enables MP’s ensuring their are doing their best for the public. Performance related pay structure should be in place to best serve the public finances and avoid an abuse of public funds at a time when families are struggling and children are hungry.

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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

You may wish to sign the following petition:

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 25 March 2025
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