Petition · past parliament

MP’s parliamentary income to reduce to £2500 a month during coronavirus outbreak

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

MP’s take a reduction in their payments during e Corona virus outbreak to £2500 a month supporting the nation .
To support the policy whereby the government is paying up to £2500 a month during the Corona virus outbreak

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

27 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
11 May 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 May 2020

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