Petition · past parliament
MPs shouldnt get a pay rise unless it's in a manifesto or put to a referendum
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
At a time when benefits are being cut, the NHS is in turmoil, the armed forces is smaller than ever, public debt is astronomical and public sector workers continue to get paid low wages for working in terrible conditions, MPs continually get pay rises way above inflation, this has to stop
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.
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You can find out how to contact IPSA here:
http://parliamentarystandards.org.uk/About%20Us/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Mar 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.