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Welsh assembly members will receive a £10,000 pay rise Welsh assembly members will receive a £10,000 pay rise
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Assembly members will receive a £10,000 pay rise after next year's assembly election.Assembly members will receive a £10,000 pay rise after next year's assembly election.
Backbenchers' pay will increase from £54,000 to £64,000 in May 2016, under a proposal that is meant to take account of further devolution.Backbenchers' pay will increase from £54,000 to £64,000 in May 2016, under a proposal that is meant to take account of further devolution.
The 18.5% pay rise was confirmed on Friday by the body which sets AMs' pay and allowances.The 18.5% pay rise was confirmed on Friday by the body which sets AMs' pay and allowances.
The increase, first proposed six months ago, will cost taxpayers about £700,000 more next year.The increase, first proposed six months ago, will cost taxpayers about £700,000 more next year.
The pay rise has been criticised by trade unions and all parties.The pay rise has been criticised by trade unions and all parties.
First Minister Carwyn Jones said he could not see how Labour could support the increase. First Minister Carwyn Jones previously said he could not see how Labour could support the increase.
His salary will rise to £140,000, while his cabinet members will receive £100,000.His salary will rise to £140,000, while his cabinet members will receive £100,000.
Previously the Welsh Conservatives said the party was "committed" to cutting the cost of Welsh politics, while Plaid Cymru said the proposals were "out of step with public sector pay". On Friday, a spokesman for Labour AMs said they had "consistently opposed" the level of the pay rise and they were "disappointed" by the decision.
The Welsh Liberal Democrats has previously argued AMs' pay should be frozen for the duration of the current assembly. Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said she could not support "such a large salary increase" in the current financial climate.
A final determination, by the assembly's independent Remuneration Board, was announced on Friday following two consultations. The Liberal Democrats called the rise "unacceptable", while the Conservatives said it would be "properly considered" by their AMs, when they return to Cardiff Bay the week after next.
A final determination, by the assembly's independent Remuneration Board, was announced following two consultations.
Chairman Sandy Blair said: "Now the challenge moves to the political parties and Welsh public to ensure that the right candidates, who can deliver on the promise that these additional powers offer, are elected."Chairman Sandy Blair said: "Now the challenge moves to the political parties and Welsh public to ensure that the right candidates, who can deliver on the promise that these additional powers offer, are elected."
The assembly will cut the amount it contributes to AMs' pensions, by about £200,000 if, as the board expects, the pension changes are approved by the Treasury.The assembly will cut the amount it contributes to AMs' pensions, by about £200,000 if, as the board expects, the pension changes are approved by the Treasury.
There are no AMs on the board and its decisions do not need the assembly's approval.There are no AMs on the board and its decisions do not need the assembly's approval.
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority is consulting on plans to increase MPs pay by £7,000 - from £67,000 to £74,000.The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority is consulting on plans to increase MPs pay by £7,000 - from £67,000 to £74,000.
In the Scottish Parliament, MSPs receive a basic annual salary of £59,000.