Petition · past parliament
Politicians tranfer part/all of salaries to health care during Covid-19 crisis
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Give as much as possible to NHS and social care from the salaries of politicians. During the crisis period and possibly into the future.
Civil service pay inequality and the major need for funds in health and social care.
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. Decisions on charitable donations are for individual MPs, not the UK Government or Parliament as a whole.
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/
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
| 16 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.