Petition · past parliament

Cap politicians wage to 60,000 a year. No food or travel allowance in the UK.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Brexit's a disaster, a wage increase intolerable at this point! Childrens school meals in jeopardy which is a disgrace when politicians can claim £4800 per year on expenses and a childs lunch costs £360 per year. The people who pay your wages politicians, this has to stop! Out of control #equality
https://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/members/pay-mps/

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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

8 Apr 2019 Petition opened for signatures
8 Apr 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Apr 2019

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