00:00MPs' basic pay will rise by 5% to £98,599 from April.
00:08The increase has been set by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority,
00:13which regulates pay and expenses at Westminster.
00:16IPSA says the role of an MP has evolved, with more complex casework and rising abuse and intimidation.
00:23The decision includes a cost-of-living rise and a benchmarking adjustment.
00:27Inflation is currently around 3%.
00:30The Taxpayers' Alliance says many households will be angry at an inflation-busting increase.
00:36IPSA says it considered wider economic conditions and comparable senior public sector roles before confirming the award.
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