Petition · HM Treasury
Apply an income tax rate of 99% to MPs' additional incomes
Closed
375 signatures
What the petition asks
Tax any income MPs get other than their Parliamentary Salary at a rate of 99%
This should include unearned income and gifts
We believe far too many MPs take on 'work' in addition to their role as an MP.
We think successive governments have lost the trust of the electorate by accepting gifts & money from businesses & individuals which could be perceived as being at odds with public interest.
We think this could remove the populist idea that 'they're only in it for the money' which could regain trust.
It may also encourage philanthropy and the beginning of the end of the division in society we feel we are seeing today.
We believe far too many MPs take on 'work' in addition to their role as an MP.
We think successive governments have lost the trust of the electorate by accepting gifts & money from businesses & individuals which could be perceived as being at odds with public interest.
We think this could remove the populist idea that 'they're only in it for the money' which could regain trust.
It may also encourage philanthropy and the beginning of the end of the division in society we feel we are seeing today.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
375
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
22 Sep 2025
Closed
22 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.