Petition · past parliament

Politicians to take a 15% pay cut to help those through the furlough scheme.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Whilst those on minimum wage struggle with 2/3 of their wages, politicians should take a temporary 15%+ pay cut, like footballers etc, to help the economy.
Because ‘we’re all in it together’.

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.

Timeline

11 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
16 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Oct 2020

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