Petition
Preventing politicians receiving heating allowances and other expenses.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Many pensioners have been stripped of the heating allowance. It needs to be rienstatated.
It's been well stated that many pensioners are going to face real hardships, and having to choose between heating or eating.
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. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.
You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
You may also like to sign the following petition: Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
You may also like to sign the following petition: Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Jan 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.