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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.

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Farmers drive their tractor in front of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, during a farmer demonstration to protest against changes to inheritance tax rules for land ownership for farmers, in central London, on February 10, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
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Overview

  • 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.