PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Stop allowing Members of Parliament being able to claim second homes on expenses

There are no poor MPs so why should the taxpayer fund their second homes? They get paid over 90k a year and are able to claim for all expenses related to a second property but we shouldn't be paying for that. Especially given the financial status of the country being so poor.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 13/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 13/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jan – Mar 2025

13 MAR 2025
Petition rejected
irrelevant
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
27 JAN 2025
Petition created

Background

Every penny counts! This government are coming after people claiming benefits but "expenses" are the same thing. My commute to work is further than my local MPs commute from her home to London and yet she has a second taxpayer funded home in London which is not acceptable. No firm pays for the commuting to and from work. If it about MPs needing to vote frequently, make online voting available. It is better for the environment and the financial situation for the UK.