Proposals to increase MPs' pay by twelve-per-cent were announced today by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
The rise would be effective after the 2015 general election and could cost the taxpayer £4.6 million.
It's means MPs would earn an annual salary of around £75,000.
Bradford MPs have been speaking to BCB about today's announcement.
Bradford South Labour MP Gerry Sutcliffe criticised the timing of the announcements: "I'm quite sad that the independent body has chosen now to raise this issue. It needs to be resolved but not at a time when the economy's as bad as it is. I would hope that they decide on the salary but defer implementation until a time when the economy can stand it."
Keighley and Ilkley Conservative MP Kris Hopkins said: "This proposed pay rise is not something I agree with and I will not be
accepting it. Public sector workers are currently being subjected to a
1% annual pay increase. As a Member of Parliament,
I am also a public sector worker. I see no reason why I should be
treated differently way to anyone else.”
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