Petition · past parliament
Taxpayers vote MP's salary and pay increase. Work for the minimum wage.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Fed up of MP's saying they have the people's interests in mind when the have a a massive salary with expenses that we would be sent to prison for. If you want to work for your people you should take a people's wage!
11%wage rises, multiple closures, reduced police presence. Name a few. Please share
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
| 16 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.