Triples with object UKIP voted against this resolution as paragraph 7 reaffirmed that the budget for the EU Parliament (which British taxpayers pay for) would increase overall. UKIP supported amendments which called for cuts to EU budgets, staffing and the abolition of the MEP chauffeur service. Whilst public services are being cut in the UK it outrageous for MEPs and EU bureaucrats to receive more money from British taxpayers.