Limit benefits/police protection available to former Prime Ministers to 5 years

Closed 143 signatures

What the petition asks

It seems obvious that ordinary people will be asked to give up more to reduce the deficit. We ask that Parliament also seeks to reduce the Public Duty Costs Allowance that former prime ministers (PMs) can claim once they leave office.

Ex-PMs can claim up to £115,000 per year, for the rest of their lives, to help with the cost of public duties. It is a huge lifetime benefit for a temporary role. This assistance should be limited to 5 years after a PM leaves office.

Ex-PMs also receive lifetime police protection. Protection when abroad is costly and - currently - can be provided even if foreign travel is undertaken for personal financial gain. When ex-PMs travel abroad, protection should only be provided when travel is purely for official business, not for personal income.

Timeline

27 Nov 2025	Petition opened for signatures
27 May 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 143

Status Closed

Department Cabinet Office

Opened 27 Nov 2025

Closed 27 May 2026

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