MP salaries to increase by 2.8% starting April

Sky News viewers expressed anger at the disruption of their broadcast for a major announcement regarding MP salaries. Darren McCaffrey delivered the breaking news this morning. He shared that Members of Parliament will receive a pay increase of 2.8 percent starting in the new financial year, which begins in April. This news follows recent changes by the Labour government affecting who qualifies for Personal Independence Payments, impacting many disabled individuals in the country. The current salary for MPs is £91,346, and the increase will raise it closer to £95,000 per year. McCaffrey confirmed the update from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA). Viewers were frustrated by the interruption for this announcement, especially given the ongoing financial concerns affecting many citizens. The Showbiz Express.co.uk team will continue to provide updates on this developing story.