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UK Politics

A short history of MP pay rises

As the "Brexit Shambles" rumbles on, MPs in the UK received their annual pay rise today - a 2.7 percent increase to a basic salary of £79,468. This infographic takes a look back at the recent history of MP pay, showing a significant difference between today's figure and the £43,000 of 1996. Since the took control of MPs' pay in 2010, salaries are linked directly to average changes in the public sector. This year's rise is above inflation.

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This chart shows the basic salary of Members of Parliament in the UK from 1996 to 2019.

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