Petition
Members of Parliament should not claim any expenses except rent on a second home
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to enact the necessary changes to ensure members only claim rent on their second home
I feel the country is in a dire financial situation and they should set a goood example
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 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
You can find out more about IPSA here: http://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.