Petition · past parliament
Stop MPs’ scheduled pay rise by £2000 to £82,000
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
We want MPs’ to shelve their pay rise for another year as their new £84,000 salary is scheduled for the same day thousands will face rocketing bills.
Politicians are in line for a £2,000 hike on April 1 despite Britons facing further squeezes from National Insurance costs, gas bills and council tax. Politicians should be paid in line with the 'country's economic performance - to show we are all in it together.
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.
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.