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Politicians take a 5% pay cut this tax year and put it toward public services
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
Politicians don't deserve any more pay rises, they should all take a 5% pay cut this tax year and put it toward the police, NHS and fire service.
Stop crippling the working class and start giving a little themselves.
Stop crippling the working class and start giving a little themselves.
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
You can find out how to contact IPSA here:
http://parliamentarystandards.org.uk/About%20Us/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx
Timeline
| 15 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Mar 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.