Means test MP’s and Ministers for claiming expenses on second homes.
Means test MP’s and Ministers claiming for heating, lighting and food in their second homes.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 13/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 13/100,000
- 20 JAN 2025Petition 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 Alternatively, you may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702821
- 01 DEC 2024Petition created
Background
Change the rules so that MP’s and Ministers do not automatically receive payment for Heating, lighting or food on second houses, they should be means tested for these expenses and paid for by them from their salary.