Stop MPs claiming energy bills on expenses. Why should we pay MPs energy costs?

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs should not be allowed to claim energy costs on expenses as the soaring price of energy is a result of poor decision making and short term thinking by successive governments who have left us dependant on other countries for our energy. Why should they be rewarded for their ineptitude?

Politicians are supposed to represent the people. We are already paying their wages and their extortionate expenses. Most of us will struggle to pay our own energy costs this winter so why should we be expected to pay theirs as well? They are fast becoming a luxury we can't afford.

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

26 Aug 2022	Petition opened for signatures
31 Aug 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Aug 2022

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