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
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/
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.