Petition · past parliament

Review MP expenses, regulate what can be claimed for and stop excessive claims

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Some MPs have claimed expenses that total in excess of £200,000, this is insulting to taxpayers especially when trivial things can be claimed for like jaffa cakes, TV licences, energy bills for second homes. MPs should be responsible with expense claims and held to account when abusing public funds.

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://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/

Timeline

9 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
14 Feb 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Feb 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.