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I want MP’s to discuss and justify their above inflation pay rise.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

There has been reports today of a pay rise agreed for Members of Parliament. It states that the pay rise is above inflation. Surely the lowest earners in society deserve and need the bigger pay rise? Nurses, carers etc some of whom have to depend on food banks and benefits to make ends meet

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

Timeline

28 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
5 Mar 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Mar 2019

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