Petition

Means test MPs to claim utilities allowance for 2nd homes.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Remove this entitlement and let MPs pay for this
As the Prime Minister stopped the winter fuel allowance for our pensioners. I feel it's only fair that MPs are mean's tested to for that allowance

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
17 Jan 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Jan 2025

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