Petition

Means test the MPs for expenses

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Stop the MPs in parliament receiving expenses
They are earning 93000 per year we pay the rent on their second home they should pay their own heating water and food bills

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: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a review of MP’s expenses:

Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs
Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Jan 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.