Cameron to reduce ministers salaries by 5%

[manrow]

Very laudable, and an excellent lead for the country at large.

But shouldn't he go the whole hog and reduce the salaries of all MPs at times such as these?

[Major Sinic]

Very laudable, and an excellent lead for the country at large.

But shouldn't he go the whole hog and reduce the salaries of all MPs at times such as these?

Well they are probably considered a bit hard up. It is so much harder to pad out expenses these days!

[Don]

In addition to the 5% pay cut he instituted a 5 year pay freeze.

[joethfc]

In addition to the 5% pay cut he instituted a 5 year pay freeze.

It's a bit like throwing one cigarette in the bin and then hiding the rest away.

[Barry]

In addition to the 5% pay cut he instituted a 5 year pay freeze.

I hope inflation doesn't rise too steeply, then!