Taxpayer to pump more into MPs' pension scheme

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Any increase in taxpayer contributions to MPs defined benefit pensions would be a "spectacular own-goal", the Liberal Democrats say.

A report from the government actuary recommended taxpayer contributions should increase from 26.8% to of 31.6% of payroll from today (April 1). The report said the cost of benefits accruing under...

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