Give Armed Forces and NHS the 1.3% pay rise and MP's the 1% Pay rise.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Armed forces and NHS staff where given a 1% pay rise in the 2017 review whilst MP's where given a 1.3% pay rise. This amounts to less than £5 per week it's a derisory amount in the face of rising fuel, food and transport cost increasing.

This unfair settlement is yet more evidence of the government's failure to invest in the NHS. Imposing a 1% increase is an insult to our selfless NHS and Armed forces who keep us safe day in day out.

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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Timeline

28 Mar 2017	Petition opened for signatures
10 Apr 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Apr 2017

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