Nutloose,
Thanks for that post
, its something that had not occurred to me. Letting them live on the average national salary. What a fine idea, I think a dose of dormitory living whilst in London, would also ensure none of them made heaps of money at our expense. Likewise, having to pay for unsubsidised food and drink whilst on "duty" at Parlousment would open their eyes. I suspect that, unfortunately, the elected ones don't take too much notice of public opinion as they might realise that we, see the rip off that they are trying to pull. I say go ahead pollies, give yourselves more money, at your peril.
Smudge