MPs Fuel Allowances should be means tested!
Vote on limiting the provision of fuel allowances for MPs to those not in receipt of outside incomes or donations (eg 2nd Incomes, Union Donations, 3rd Party donations).
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 12/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 12/100,000
- 23 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 You may wish to sign this petition calling for a review of MP’s expenses: Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702821
- 03 DEC 2024Petition created
Background
The Government felt fit to restrict Pensioners Winter Fuel Allowance to those in receipt of Pension Credit Disenfranchising 10M Pensioners when the could have just restricted WFA to pensioners not paying higher rate tax.
It is only fair and equitable that MPs face and equivalent financial test.