14 August 2015

 Peter Aldous MP will not be benefitting from the recent increase in MPs’ salaries. The increase, which amounts to £350 per month, will instead be given to local charities. 

Peter has set up a standing order to a special Post Office account which will hold the funds, which he can then use to give to local good causes. 
 
Peter’s website will have details of how local groups can apply. This can be found here.
 
Peter has long opposed the increase in MPs pay; “Despite the improved economic outlook, a pay rise is not appropriate at a time when public services pay restraint measures remain in place.” He said. 
“Now that this has been agreed and implemented I have set up this fund so that local charities and other good causes can benefit from the increase instead,” Peter continued.
 
Peter also publishes full details of all his Parliamentary expenses on his website as well.