Petition · past parliament
Ban MPs from claiming Christmas parties as part of their expenses.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
In the current economic crisis it is not acceptable for the tax payer to pay for Christmas parties for MPs. This money could be diverted elsewhere with much better measurable impact on the welfare of the country.
With families struggling to pay household bills this is not the right time to start paying for luxuries that the majority of the general public cannot 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
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
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.