Northern Ireland sets up board to potentially raise MLA salaries by £20,000, sparking debate.

The Northern Ireland Assembly is setting up a new Remuneration Board to review MLA salaries, potentially raising them by up to £20,000 annually to match counterparts in Scotland and Wales. Critics argue this could unjustly boost MLA pay by 37.5%, raising questions about the affordability and legitimacy of such an increase. The board will consider salaries of MPs and other regional parliamentarians in its decisions.

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