Parliament passes Bill to abolish MP’s pension

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Bill to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) was passed in Parliament yesterday, marking a significant legislative step on a matter that has long been the subject of public debate.

The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill was passed in Parliament with 154 voting for and 2 against.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, allowing it to be passed by Parliament with a simple majority.

The ruling was communicated to the Speaker in accordance with Article 121(1) of the Constitution, following a legal challenge to the Bill.

Announcing the Court’s decision in Parliament on 6 February, the Speaker said the Supreme Court had confirmed that none of the Bill’s provisions violate constitutional provisions, clearing the way for its enactment.

The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill gazetted in January this year, aims to abolish pension entitlements for MPs and their spouses under the existing Parliamentary Pensions Act. It received Cabinet of Ministers and Attorney General approval before being gazetted for presentation in Parliament.