Cap MP pay rises to the lowest of either CPI or average wage growth.
Cap MP pay rises to the lowest of either CPI or average wage growth. Also review how MP payrises damage public opinion.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 24 MAR 2026Petition rejectedirrelevant
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
- 03 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
MP pay rises are a slap in the face to any person. Especially when many of us won't see half of that. The latest MP payrise of 5% proves how self serving they are.
NHS Staff (Ex Doc, Dent, Senior Manage) 3.3%
Resident Doctors 2.5%
Civil Service Up to 3.25%
And my own employment 1.75%