SHOULDN’T our local MPs be taking a pay cut rather than a projected rise?
After all, they have reduced their work load by giving over some of their duties to ministers – such as scrutiny of laws and trade deals.
Perhaps a furlough scheme could come in useful?
D Duell, Durham.
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