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The government needs to give up their pay rise & cost of living payment.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Members of Parliament to give up the pay rise and cost of living crisis, they feel they deserve. When MP have no problem paying any bills that come their way. They know we’re in a cost of living crisis, and yet, give themselves a pay rise. Yet, can’t find the money to pay the bedroom tax.
Stop the pay rise & cost of living crisis. Undo the bedroom tax ans stop this madness of MP getting everything at a discount. To pay full price on items that everyone else would have to pay.

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 setting MPs' pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.

You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk

Timeline

22 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures
19 May 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 May 2026

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