Petition · past parliament

Reverse MP salary increase

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Given the current economic crisis how can those representatives voted by the public take a pay rise on their own salary, voted by their own peers?
Moral responsibility

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. MPs no longer have a role in deciding their pay and 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 how to contact IPSA here:

http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/

Timeline

31 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
5 Nov 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Nov 2020

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