MPs’ basic salary to rise to £110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has announced that UK MPs' basic annual salary will increase to £110,000 by the end of the current parliament. A 5% rise will take effect in April, bringing the salary to £98,599, with further increases expected. Ipsa cites increased workload, complex casework, and growing abuse and intimidation towards MPs as justification for the raise. The decision is based on benchmarking against similar roles in the public sector and other democracies. The Taxpayers’ Alliance criticized the increase, arguing it is out of touch with the financial struggles of many taxpayers. The rise will push MPs' salaries above £100,000, potentially impacting their tax benefits and childcare entitlements. Ipsa stated it will consider economic conditions when making future pay decisions.

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