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MLA Pay Rise Sparks Public Backlash | UK News

MLA Pay Rise Sparks Public Backlash | UK News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 18, 2026 Duration: 1:56
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MLA salaries are set to rise again next May, sparking backlash from politicians and the public. After a hefty 27% boost last April that added $14K annually, critics—including an Alliance MLA calling it “out of touch”—argue pay hikes come at a time when public services face cuts and frontline workers await overdue raises. The first minister denies her party pushed the move, while the remuneration board defends past increases as necessary corrections after years of stagnation, promising future raises will track inflation and earnings to ensure fair, transparent compensation. A public consultation is now underway before final decisions are made, amid mounting pressure on Stormont’s budget and public sector pay.

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