Public invited to decide how MPs’ pay should be set

Parliament’s expenses watchdog wants around 20 members of the public to take part in a review of how it sets MPs’ pay.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) says the “citizens’ forum” will help shape pay and expenses policy from next year onwards.

The group will meet four times in September, and make recommendations alongside a wider online consultation expected to run until the autumn.

Ipsa’s review will also look at how the pay of British MPs compares to politicians in other countries.

MPs’ basic salary is currently £93,904, following a 2.8% annual rise in April.

The watchdog is legally mandated to review how it determines MPs’ salaries and expenses following each general election.

Previous reviews have used online consultations…