Pay rise for MPs

Members of Parliament are due to receive a two point five per cent annual pay rise, almost double the headline rate of inflation, starting from today.

They're also being given the second half of a £4,000 top-up which they voted themselves last year.

Currently, an MP's salary stands at just over £51,000.

Teachers are paid a little above £28,000 - on average.

Do MPs deserve to be paid more than other public servants like the police and teachers? We asked Martin Bell, the former independent MP.

Watch the interview by clicking on the video icon at the top right of this page