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MP Pay Freeze

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to the Covid Pandemic and the possibility of the public sector pay freeze. I believe it is imperative that all MP and Parliament Officials take a pay freeze for the next 3 years.

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/

Timeline

27 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
2 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 2 Dec 2020

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