Petition · past parliament
British public to clap instead of MP pay rise.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Members of Parliament should accept a 1 minute clap from the British public in place of a pay rise.
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 more about IPSA here:
http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
You can find out more about IPSA here:
http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
Timeline
| 27 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Sep 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.