Petition · past parliament
Would MPs be willing to work for the minimum wage?
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
MPs recently accepted a pay increase to a level ordinary working people can only dream of. MPs are claiming huge expenses far in excess of the majority of people's salaries.
Would MPs be willing to serve if they were paid the minimum wage?
Would MPs be willing to serve if they were paid the minimum wage?
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 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Apr 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.