Petition
Remove parliamentary privileges from MP's, including expenses and pension's
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Remove the excessive expense allowance for MP's and their right to a full pension after 5 years
Use the money to fund winter fuel payments and WASPI women's payments and or similar schemes
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: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a review of MP’s expenses:
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: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a review of MP’s expenses:
Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs
Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Feb 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.