Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes

New member for Makerfield and expected next prime minister joins other MPs who donate some or all of their pay Andy Burnham has said he will be donating 15% of his MP’s salary to local causes in his constituency of Makerfield. An MP’s salary currently stands at £98,599 and a number of MPs donate all or part of their salary to charities and causes in the areas they represent. Continue reading...

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