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Petition · past parliament

Stop the MP's severance payment increase.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to the economic climate stop the MP's severance payment increase.
There are MANY people who are on the poverty line or homeless that have served in our armed forces who require help from their former employers, you the Government put the extra money, that the retiring MP's don't need, towards looking after those who have served during the war years, the cold war years and the recent conflicts.

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

25 Aug 2023 Petition opened for signatures
31 Aug 2023 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 31 Aug 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.