Petition · past parliament
Block the MP's 2.7% increase.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has announced MPs’ basic pay is to increase by 2.7% to £79,468 from April 1st. I think this is shocking in the current climate and if anything should be a decrease or nothing at all.
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/
You can find out how to contact IPSA here:
http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.