Independent body awards MPs 1.8 per cent pay rise

MPs are to get a 1.8% pay rise, taking their basic salary to £77,379 from April 1, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has confirmed. House of Commons select committee chairs will also get an increase of 1.8%, taking the additional pay they receive to £15,509.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16060387.Independent_body_awards_MPs_1_8_per_cent_pay_rise/