Above inflation pay rise for MPs ‘tone deaf’ in face of welfare cuts, says MLA
Latest increase will boost members’ pay to almost £94,000 as government bids to cut benefits spend
MPs are to see their salaries rise to almost £94,000 under the new plans
Plans to increase the salary of MPs at Westminster by an inflation-busting 2.8% are “abhorrent” in the face of cuts to benefits, an MLA has said.
The move to increase members of Parliament’s wages to almost £94,000 was unveiled by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) which said it would reflect the “vital role” played by MPs.
