Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes
Key takeaways
- Andy Burnham with Bev Craig to his left at the launch of her campaign to become Greater Manchester mayor on Friday.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has said he will be donating 15% of his MP’s salary to local causes in his constituency of Makerfield.
- An MP’s salary currently stands at £98,599 and a number of MPs donate all or part of their salary to charities and causes in the areas they represent.
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Andy Burnham with Bev Craig to his left at the launch of her campaign to become Greater Manchester mayor on Friday. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham with Bev Craig to his left at the launch of her campaign to become Greater Manchester mayor on Friday. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Andy Burnham Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes New member for Makerfield and expected next prime minister joins other MPs who donate some or all of their pay
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has said he will be donating 15% of his MP’s salary to local causes in his constituency of Makerfield.
An MP’s salary currently stands at £98,599 and a number of MPs donate all or part of their salary to charities and causes in the areas they represent.