Petition · past parliament
Cancel all wage rise Westminster MP’s are getting during pandemic
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
Until current Pandemic has been resolved via vaccination or other means, all wage rises of Sitting MP’s are frozen
Having parliamentary body approve wage rises while Normal UK workers are losing Jobs or being put on Furlough appears to be incompatible with current climate of economic climate
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. 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/
You can find out how to contact IPSA here:
http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.