The salaries of MPs continue to increase a significant amount while leaving the front-line services borderline destitute. The police and prison staff have had their wage increased from roughly 19k to 23k over 5 years. MP's salaries roughly 79k.
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The recent issue with COVID has put these services in the spotlight as being the services that help keep our country under control. The pay increases for these roles over 5 years do not reflect the work they do on a daily basis, the issues they handle can change or ruin lives. There is every reason to thank these services with a significant wage review to reflect the work done.