The UK Tax payer cannot afford to pay for Politicians Heating Allowance.
End Politicians claiming Heating Allowance, as they are paid enough to enable them to pay this expense themselves.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 11 FEB 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 this issue here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/news/why-we-fund-certain-utility-bills You might wish to sign this petition on a similar matter: Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702821
- 18 DEC 2024Petition created
Background
Government have withdrawn the Heating Allowance for pensioners due to a £22 Billion black hole. The Government states that it cannot afford to pay Pensioners the Heating Allowance. Therefore the Government are not able to pay Heating Allowance to highly paid public service Members of Parliament.