Lower all MP wages by 25% and put that money into NHS workers wages.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Have the government force all MP’s to take a pay cut of 25%. Use the collective money from this loss of wages to top NHS workers wages by the same percentage. (25%) they deserve it.

Politicians all live fairly comfortable for taking very little risk in the Covid crisis. By cutting your wages and giving it to the NHS staff it would motivate them to work harder, faster and feel appreciated more than empty gestures such as clapping.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for setting MPs' pay. 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: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/

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Timeline

23 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
29 Sep 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Sep 2020

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