MPs are to get a 2.7 per cent pay rise next month after the watchdog declared that they have been working harder during the pandemic. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said politicians' salaries will go up from £81,932 to £84,144.   Peers are likely to see their tax-free daily 'attendance allowance' increase by the same proportion, to £332. Ipsa chair Richard Lloyd said it was important MPs are paid 'fairly', arguing their duties helping constituents 'dramatically increased' last year.  But Downing Street previously urged 'restraint' on MPs' pay this year despite the cost of living crisis, while Keir Starmer has called for a freeze.Campaigners said voters would be 'furious' Commons salaries are being hiked at the same time as voters face a painful £12billion increase in national insurance and soaring energy bills.Meanwhile, average fuel prices have skyrocketed to their highest level ever as 's brutal war on Ukraine continues to impact people across the world. And food prices are rising at near-record levels amid  pressures and the Covid aftermath. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey recently urged people not to push for big pay rises, despite energy costs going through the roof and หลังคาโรงรถ แบบไหนดี fears inflation will soar even further to 7.25 per cent in April. However, he was slapped down by No10, with the PM's spokesman saying it is not for the authorities to dictate how private companies should pay their workers.  MPs are to get a 2.7 per cent pay rise next month after the watchdog declared that they have been working harder during the pandemic Boris Johnson (right) has urged 'restraint' from the MPs' pay watchdog over the mooted 2.7 per cent rise to more than £84,000 in April, while Keir Starmer (left) has called for a freeze  RELATED ARTICLES



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