Prevent MPs claiming for gas and electricity bills on their second homes.
Cancel the ability for all MPs to claim utility bills.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 22 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
- 03 DEC 2024Petition created
Background
They all earn well above average salaries and if OAPs don't need their winter fuel allowance, MPs don't need this perk.