Freeze MPs pay and applaud them instead.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To freeze MP's salaries until after the next general election. We can recognise their contributions to society by clapping for them instead. Let's see how they like being treated like they do nurses and other key workers.

Because NHS workers are more important than politicians and deserve the cash more than MPs do, but the government seem to think that public applause will make up for a continuing pay freeze. Let's freeze their pay and replace any rises with an empty gesture to see how they like it.

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

10 Jul 2020	Petition opened for signatures
15 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Jul 2020

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