Rishi Sunak will accept inflation-busting 5.5% pay rise for being an MP

The prime minister, whose income was £2.2m last year, will be paid an additional £5,000 next year

Rishi Sunak will accept an inflation-busting 5.5% increase in his salary for being an MP, No 10 has indicated.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has recommended MPs’ salaries rise to £91,346 in April, up from £86,584.