UK Watchdog Proposes 2.8% Pay Increase for MPs
The recommended rise would raise MPs' salaries to nearly £94,000, slightly above current inflation rates.
- The IndependentParliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has proposed a 2.8% pay increase for UK MPs for the 2025-26 financial year.
- If approved, the raise would increase MPs' annual salaries from £91,346 to £93,904, marking a rise of £2,558.
- The proposal aligns with public sector pay recommendations but exceeds the current 2.5% inflation rate, with inflation expected to rise later this year.
- Ipsa, which has determined MPs' salaries since 2011, stated the increase reflects the vital role of MPs and the broader public sector economic experience.
- The recommendation has drawn criticism, with some arguing that MPs should tie pay increases to the country's economic performance.
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