We Are All In This Together . . .

[sir.prize]

Really?

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/mps-line-20-000-pay-rise-105535655.html#0ShTcyq

[tonyav]

lol, But they will most probably get it too.

[jim360]

I wouldn't mind too much if it actually did lead to better-quality MPs -- or a reduction in expenses.

[Spoonboy]

Yeah, right! 20k extra so they will noty have to fiddle their expense sheets. It shan't stop them looking for a refund on a £1.50 sink plug, though.

[doctordb]

All mp's should be on 300k per year, cabinet ministers 375k and the prime minister 500k. No expenses.

[jake-the-peg]

I'd be happy for them to get it *IF* they become full time workers.

No more of this starting in the afternoon because they need time for their lucrative directorships.

If they want a salary commensurate with other politicians around the world let's have a full time commitment from them

[Kathyan]

I agree with them getting a pay rise if they do away with expenses but it should be their only, full time job with the same holidays as everyone else!

[ludwig]

I'm quite happy for them to get a decent salary if it means they'll stop stealing money through the 'expenses' system.