IPSA set to raise MPs' salaries by 10%
As most Britons reel from tough austerity measures, the watchdog that regulates MPs' pay has decided to raise their salaries by 10%.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has said it sees no reason not to increase the salaries from the current £67,000 to £74,000.
The announcement has already triggered an angry reaction from public sector unions and taxpayers’ organizations.
The British prime minister has been under mounting pressure to intervene. David Cameron claims that he has never supported the proposed salary rise.
However, a Number 10 spokesperson implied that Cameron has no intention to intervene by saying that “it is up to IPSA as an independent body to decide MPs’ pay and it is for them to make their determination.”
Public fury
London-based political analyst has criticized the proposal saying it will infuriate Britons who are already suffering from sharp spending cuts and austerity measures.
“People are shocked by these sort of proposals…This 10% increase in MPs’ basic income will absolutely enrage people and will be a major factor in the demonstrations to come,” Rodney Shakespeare told Press TV on Wednesday.
The political commentator also slammed British MPs for seeking to have “ pay rise in a time when others are going backwards.”
“The MPs themselves have the decision to take on what the level of their income should be an in particular whether they should have any pay rise in a time when others are going backwards. They have the power to look after themselves and don’t care about anybody else,” Shakespeare concluded.
Anti-austerity anger
Last week, angry demonstrators gathered in London to protest against the Government's austerity measures.
The protest rally which was held at Trafalgar Square, central London, came after the Queen's speech outlined the new Conservative Government's plans.
Police made several arrests following skirmishes between protesters and security forces.
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