Petition · past parliament
End all subsidies and allowances for Members of Parliament and House of Lords.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
End all subsidies, benefits, allowances and perks for Members of Parliament and the House of Lords.
It is simply unfair to cause economic crisis and hardship to millions while continuing to receive benefits from the taxpayer.
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 or 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 more about IPSA here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
MPs may claim for the cost of purchasing food and non-alcoholic drinks where they have stayed overnight outside the London Area and their constituency. This is limited to £25 for each night they have stayed, but the claims can be for purchases made during the day.
Catering and expenses in the House of Lords is a matter for that House, not the Government or House of Commons.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues
Increase food and drink prices in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices in House of Commons catering venues
You can find out more about IPSA here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
MPs may claim for the cost of purchasing food and non-alcoholic drinks where they have stayed overnight outside the London Area and their constituency. This is limited to £25 for each night they have stayed, but the claims can be for purchases made during the day.
Catering and expenses in the House of Lords is a matter for that House, not the Government or House of Commons.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues
Increase food and drink prices in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices in House of Commons catering venues
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.