Members of UK Government and Parliament to receive the The London Living Wage

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

All Members of UK Government and Parliament to receive the The London Living Wage until the emergency Covid-19 legislation is fully repealed.

We are in a national emergency and crisis, so until we are out, all members of the UK Government and Parliament is responsible and accountable for the UK.

A pay cut by law to receive the London Living wage of £10.75 as an incentive to remember this duty daily, until the Emergency Covid-19 Law is repealed.

From April 21st 2020, the UK Government and Parliament should receive this wage per hour worked, instead of their current salary (with “hours worked” made public information via Gov.uk).

This can only be returned to the normal amount once the legislation is powerless and repealed fully.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for setting MPs' pay. 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 more about IPSA here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/

Timeline

16 Apr 2020	Petition opened for signatures
25 Jun 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Jun 2020

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