Sadiq Khan gives himself pay rise – how much are our politicians paid?

Mr Khan’s decision not to draw his full salary for 11 months will have saved the GLA approximately £14,000.

Susan Hall, leader of the GLA Conservatives, said: “When so many Londoners are out of work and worried about their livelihoods, the Mayor’s secretive post-election pay rise will come as a slap in the face.

“By abandoning his pledge to cut his salary by 10 percent, Khan’s in effect giving himself a £15,300 pay rise.

“Let’s not forget that Sadiq Khan hiked his share of Londoners’ council tax bill by 9.5 per cent because of the pandemic costs.”

But as the average UK salary currently sits around the £30,000 mark, just how much are our politicians paid in comparison to us?