It was reported on the radio this morning that the Director General of the BBC Mark Thompson earns in pay and benefits about £800,000 per year. His monthly income is the same as the annual basic salary of an MP!
In fact, the top hundred earners in the BBC all get paid many many times what an MP earns.
I don’t know whether the DG and his senior staff are worth that much or not, I have no problem with people being paid well, but it helps get the accusation that MP’s all have their noses in the trough in perspective doesn’t it?
I am STANDING FOR CHANGE. As the Member of Parliament for Erith & Thamesmead I will fight for local people and make sure that our constituency gets the strong leadership it deserves. Like most people, I am sick and tired of the way that this area has been let down by the Labour Party who have taken us for granted. If I am going to bring dynamic political leadership to our area, I need YOUR VOTE! Married with four children, I am actively involved in my church, council and charities.