Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes
Summary
Andy Burnham announced he will donate 15% of his salary as a Member of Parliament to local causes in his area, Makerfield. He has done similar donations as mayor of Greater Manchester and plans to support community groups like the Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham will give 15% of his MP salary to local causes in Makerfield.
- An MP’s salary is currently £98,599 per year.
- Burnham donated part of his £118,267 mayoral salary for almost 10 years to fight homelessness.
- He plans to start donations with the Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, linked to his recent election campaign.
- Burnham is expected to become Labour leader and prime minister next month without challengers.
- Other MPs, such as Rupert Lowe and Ellie Chowns, also donate part or all of their salaries to charities.
- As prime minister, Burnham’s combined salary would be over £174,039 per year.
- Donations by MPs are organized in part through the Give-As-You-Earn scheme managed by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
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