Submitted on Saturday 22nd March 2025
Rejected on Thursday 17th April 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Aligning Members of Parliament Salaries with Welfare Payment Levels
The UK Parliament to deliberate on adjusting Members of Parliament (MPs) salaries to match the standard welfare payment amounts, aiming to promote economic equity, and fiscal responsibility.
Aligning MPs' salaries with welfare payment levels presents an opportunity to promote economic equity and demonstrate fiscal responsibility. The anticipated savings of approximately £54.48 million, projected to be could be reallocated to critical public services, thereby benefiting the broader society.
MPs would still receive gifts, and credit cards to fulfill public duties.
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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
Alternatively, you may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action:
Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702821
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