Petition · past parliament
limit MP salaries to GBP 2500 a month for as long as the Lockdown is maintained.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Limit MP pay to the level they’ve enabled companies to pay employees by closing the entire economy.
MP’s should understand and be share the experience of the population during a time of crisis. The sacrifices being demanded of the population should be shared by all and MP’s should show that we’re all together in this.
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
| 24 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.