Petition

The public purse should not pay for MP's to heat & light personal homes.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Discuss and agree it is fair to pay for their own homes heating and lighting as the remainder of the nation does.
Out of pure fairness based on the income they earn.

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 might wish to sign this petition on a similar matter:

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

Timeline

4 Dec 2024 Petition opened for signatures
23 Jan 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 23 Jan 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.