Petition
Make it so MPs have to pay their own utilities costs like everyone else.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop using taxpayer money to pay for MPs utilities costs where they reside.
It is unfair.
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
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Jan 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.