MSs to get pay rise while lowest-paid staff face cuts

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The Senedd, Cardiff Bay

(Senedd Cymru)

politicians at May’s election.

Senedd members who hold additional offices such as committee chairs and the First Minister will also pocket £15,514 to £90,701 extra a year for their roles, on top of their £76,380 salary.

‘The salaries and additional payments will be subject to a rise in line with November's latest ASHE Wales earnings index, which stood at 6% last year.

Elizabeth Hayward, who chairs the remuneration board, said: “Fair pay is essential to a representative Senedd. It’s a demanding and vitally important role.

“And the support provided to members helps them work in their constituencies and in the Senedd, reducing barriers to ensure the Senedd can reflect Welsh society, so anyone - no matter their background or circumstances - can become a Member of the Senedd.

“The board has carefully considered all of its decisions for salaries and budgets, which are linked to average earnings measures and inflation.”