Petition · past parliament
Make MP's expenses payable from their political party funds and not the taxpayer
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
The people of the UK hear about cuts to public services they rely on but also about the financial slight of hand performed with MP's expenses.
Take this burden off the public purse.
Call it an austerity measure.
Take this burden off the public purse.
Call it an austerity measure.
Assuming approximately £100,000 of expenses per MP that saves over £60 million per year that could be spent elsewhere for the benefit of the people.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.