Means test MPs second home allowances and all associated bills.
Means test MPs claims for a second home, plus all bills associated with the second home.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 30 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
- 04 DEC 2024Petition created
Background
MPs get a decent enough salary to pay for their own accomodation when away from home. When I worked away from home I had to pay for my second home and all bills out of my salary. I wasn’t as well paid as MPs. Many MPs are quite wealthy, and are also with partners who are wealthy.