Petition · past parliament

Stop the pay rise that MPs have awarded themselves despite having 11% last year.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs have been awarded by their own pay body another £1000 a year. They should not be eligible. Having recently had massive inflation busting rise. Whilst making public services implement huge cuts.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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 how to contact IPSA here:

http://parliamentarystandards.org.uk/About%20Us/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx

Timeline

18 Dec 2016 Petition opened for signatures
19 Dec 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Dec 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.