Ban MPs claiming expenses for second homes amid the cost of living crisis.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs are on up to £80,000 a year. MPs should NOT be able to claim their energy bills on expenses for second homes amid the cost of living crisis. Many families are struggling now and will continue to struggle as the crisis worsens and the energy price-caps continue to rise.

MPs have charged taxpayers £420,000 for energy bills on their second homes over 3 years (according to an Open Democracy report). Energy bills are expected to rise in September/October and again in January, with bills reaching £5,000 by next April. The government have still not updated its support package to meet the cost of living crisis.

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 more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk

Timeline

11 Aug 2022	Petition opened for signatures
15 Aug 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Aug 2022

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