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
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.