Petition · past parliament

Make it so the UK people can vote if there MPs get payrise in uncertain climates

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Put a public vote in place so the people in the UK vote if there local MP gets a pay rise in uncertain climates, as the people of the UK feel it my benefit the community instead
To let people have a say in parliament matters on a local vote on money matters in uncertain times

So the money can go to local community support and major issues affecting the community

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/

Timeline

12 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
20 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Oct 2020

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