Sunday, December 09, 2018

#UK: London Public Servants Earn "Eye-Watering" Pay Raises, Stoking Controversy

[world politics news]


“Eye-watering” pay rises have been given to to Transport for London’s most senior bosses have sparked a major controversy in the capitol city. Brian Woodhead, director of customer services, received a 74 per cent increase this year, adding £124,269 to his salary which now stands at £292,137.  Lester Hampson, property development director, had his pay bumped up by 39 per cent, adding £83,351 to his salary. He now earns £307,871. The increases were detailed by Keith Prince, transport spokesman for the Greater London Authority's Conservative opposition, who called the hikes "eye-watering" but "hardly surprising" under Mayor Sadiq Khan.

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