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    MP pay rises

    So I woke up this morning to hear that MP's are deciding today on weather to give themselves yet another pay rise (I would be surprised if there have been any years they didn't get one, I can't find any data on this though)

    BBC NEWS | Politics | MPs ready to decide pay increase

    So Brown is trying to push a below inflation rise, which is rather unsurprising given they pay rise he gave the police. I don't want to debate the amount, I want to debate weather MP's should be getting a yearly payrise at all. I have not seen any significant improvement in public services, recession is looming, council tax is shooting up, we are still embroiled in one of the longest wars in recent history and the government is still trying to waste 6bn pounds on an National identity register. Frankly I don't feel this kind of performance deserves a reward, as a private sector worker I am feeling the pinch as my company cuts back on spending and I have not seen a pay rise for several years. Why is it my taxes should fund any increase, below inflation or not? I really feel this is one of those issues that should be decided by an independent (i.e members of the public, possibly the judiciary as well) committee than by MP's because naturally they will always vote for money, you couldn't really have a referendum each time either as no doubt the answer would always be no and having a referendum every year would probably cost as much as the pay rises.

    Anybody have any views on this?
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    Re: MP pay rises

    If they give one ioata more than the police have been given, then it will be very funny.

    The problem is the poletitions aren't actually paid much compared to industry. But i don't think they really deserve any more as often it seams to be civil cervents doing the work anyway.
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    Re: MP pay rises

    I wish i was in a job where i could vote myself a pay rise
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    Re: MP pay rises

    I think all the opposition MPs will be voting for a pay rise as they know it'll make everyone hate the government (more).

    This is one thing I'll be finding out how my MP votes for.

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    Re: MP pay rises

    You know it also occurs to me that Brown is responsible for taxing pension funds and causing them to fold, I think it would be rather nice to see a pay rise freeze and for that money to go toward the people who have lost their pensions thanks to Brown and co. I really can't think of a single reason why they deserve any increase.
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    Re: MP pay rises

    being a UK politican is such a great career...in addition to the wage, wage rises...there are SO much perks

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    Re: MP pay rises

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    being a UK politican is such a great career...in addition to the wage, wage rises...there are SO much perks
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    Re: MP pay rises

    Usually it's the only thing the [insert rude word of your choice here] agree on. It's public service, nuts to them, they're already paid far too much and they choose to enter politics, no-one's making them serve.

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    Re: MP pay rises

    over the past 5 years they have recieved between 0.6% and 1.0%

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    Re: MP pay rises

    but remeber there are expensis, and allowances (london flat allowance thats more than the average wage, and tax free).
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    Re: MP pay rises

    Quote Originally Posted by TheAnimus View Post
    but remeber there are expensis, and allowances (london flat allowance thats more than the average wage, and tax free).
    And one of the most generous pension schemes in the country.

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    Re: MP pay rises

    Quote Originally Posted by Funkstar View Post
    over the past 5 years they have recieved between 0.6% and 1.0%
    Was that after the 40% rise they voted themselves deserving for and recieved?
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    Re: MP pay rises

    the amount of perks that ministers get pretty good...

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    Re: MP pay rises

    Quote Originally Posted by Funkstar View Post
    over the past 5 years they have recieved between 0.6% and 1.0%
    Do you have a source for this, I would be interested?
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    Re: MP pay rises

    some info on their pay

    remember guys - it is not just salary, you have to look at the whole package ministers get (i.e. salary + benefits).

    UK Parliament - Pay and allowances for MPs

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