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More than 70 MPs standing down at the next election will, for the first time, get a 'golden goodbye'.

MPs who lose their seat or stand down at the next general election will have their 'winding down' payments doubled to £17,300.

The financial support is designed to help departing MPs close their office, finish their casework and help with the departure of staff, who will also lose their jobs. For the first time it will now also be available to those who step down at the election.

MPs' pay: members who lose seat or stand down to see 'winding down' payments doubled to £17,300