Petition · past parliament
Stop MPs being allowed to claim Christmas parties through expenses.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop MPs being allowed to claim Christmas parties through expenses.
This is disgusting especially when I (and others) are working paying increasing taxes and bills meaning we are having unbelievably low living standards to sort out your mess! I work full time and can’t afford Christmas parties so why should my taxes pay for yours?!
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
You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Nov 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.