Submitted on Thursday 20th February 2025
Rejected on Friday 28th March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Petition: End Government Greed – Cut MP Perks NOW!
We, the people of the UK, demand an end to government hypocrisy. While citizens suffer cuts to essential services, MPs continue to enjoy taxpayer-funded perks. This must stop! MPs live in luxury while people struggle to afford basics. Their taxpayer-covered expenses for rent, mortgages, council tax,
MPs are living in a privileged bubble while ordinary people face economic hardship due to government cuts. It’s about fairness—if the public is expected to tighten their belts, MPs should lead by example instead of continuing to benefit from taxpayer-funded perks.
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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 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: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
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