Freeze all MP pay increases and expenses until we have recovered from COVID19.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To freeze all MP pay increases and personal expenses until the UK has recovered fully from COVID19 and public service cuts are ceased.

With so many public services on pay freezes it is time for our MP's to step up and lead by example in these most testing of times!

With the country facing a recession and more cuts to public services and the NHS it is now only fair that MP's freeze any pay increases for themselves and other members of the house.

Once cuts to public services have stopped and the NHS is suitably funded, no MP should be claiming for a personal expense (travel or otherwise), nor should they recieve a pay increase.

Why it was rejected

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

MPs are not responsible for setting or voting on their own pay and expenses.

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Oct 2020

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