Petition · past parliament
Cap politicians expenses to just 10k per year
Rejected
22 signatures
What the petition asks
The amount of money claimed back from politicians in expenses is ridiculously high. By reducing this amount to just 10k per year is more than enough especially with the amount of money they get paid on top. Saving the difference can go towards paying for more nurses in our wonderful NHS.
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
| 15 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Sep 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.