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DAVID CAMERON effectively handed penny-pinching MPs a backdated 10 per cent pay rise yesterday after the PM dropped his opposition to the extra cash.
He had previously condemned plans to ratchet MPs’ pay up to £74,000 as “simply unacceptable” while public-sector workers were restricted to 1 per cent rises.
But the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) said there appeared to be no material reason to change proposals for an increase from the current level of £67,000 and a craven Mr Cameron said it was for the watchdog to decide.
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
In the current climate, it is vital to bust the myths and put forward the case for a humane and decent social security system that supports people, argues FRAN HEATHCOTE