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Link MPs pay rises to the average public sector workers rise the previous year.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs annual pay rise is chosen by an “independent committee”, while public sector workers such as doctors and nurses pay rises are decided by MPs.

To ensure public money is fairly distributed pass law that makes MPs annual pay rise the average public sector worker rise from the previous year.
This will ensure doctors, nurse and other public sector workers never again get 0% rise while MPs get over 11%.

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

19 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
11 May 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 May 2020

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