Submitted on Wednesday 15th April 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 20th May 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Stop the MP’s claiming their Covid-19 £10,000 expenses package.
Scrap the expenses package which will cost the taxpayer £6.5 million.
NHS and frontline workers are the people who are at most risk in the fight against Covid-19 and these people are not being financially recognised by MP’s. MP’s can already work in the safety of their home without the need for this expense package. £6.5 million of taxpayers money would be better used elsewhere. I’m sure MP’s could sacrifice £10,000 when they already have a safe job, which is well paid too. It would be a disgrace to the frontline key workers if MP’s took this money.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for MPs' pay or expenses. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.
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