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Petition · past parliament

All MPs to take a pay cut to 66% of their salary

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

All MPs to take a pay cut to 66% of their salary
All UK MPs to take a pay cut to 66% of their salary in line with the majority of the country.
MP's may talk about being 'in it together' but they sit in a secure and subsidised environment. This pay cut and the money raised can contribute towards the Corona Pandemic by helping those affected.

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Oct 2020

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