Petition

Stop mp claims for utilities

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

To change the expenses rules and not allow mp to claim for utilities
Because working people can’t claim there bills why should a public servant be able to

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.

Timeline

1 Dec 2024 Petition opened for signatures
16 Jan 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Jan 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.