Petition · past parliament
MP should have a wage cut to save tax payers money and should not claim expenses
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
Members of parliament should have a wage reduction to save tax payers money and should not be aloud to claim expenses for personal reasons such as travel and household repairs or renovations there expenses should also be released to the public at the end of every tax year.
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
| 3 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Apr 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.