David Cameron has renewed his opposition to a 10% salary hike for MPs - has stopped short of blocking the rise.
Downing Street said the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), which sets pay for MPs, will receive a letter underlining the Prime Minister's opposition to the move.
The Labour party has added its voice to criticism of a decision to award MPs a 10 per cent pay rise.
Despite opposition from senior politicians, including the Prime Minister, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) looks set to introduce the raise, which amounts to £7,000 a year, at the end of the month.
A spokesman for the Labour party said it would "feel wrong" if the recommendation is pushed through by the independent body at a time when "so many people are struggling".
Labour backbencher John Mann, who serves on Treasury Select Committee, also called for the rise to be blocked.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
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