Petition · past parliament

Ban MPs profiting on the sale of homes paid for by tax payer funded mortgages

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

It is utterly morally unacceptable that MP'S should be able buy second homes with tax payer funded mortgages then later sell them on at a huge profit while millions are struggling to get in the property ladder and are still feeling the squeeze of government austerity.

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. 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

10 Apr 2019 Petition opened for signatures
10 May 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 May 2019

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