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.