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Next time MPs want a payrise we as UK stand as one and give them a clap instead.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Standby the same principles that was afforded to NHS staff when MPs debated NHS pay.
Its a fair thing to ask MPs to do.

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/

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Give NHS staff a pay rise in line with MPs pay increase.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Jul 2020

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