MP's have it tough..... They arn't these guys are they?
Seriously though, I used to work abroad, I did not get any allowances towards a second house, expenses. Etc etc. pensions etc.
And as to long working hours.....
Sadly I am in full agreement with Dave here, I am sure many of our serving armed forces would love the cushy jobs MP's have.
How anyone can defend their pay, is beyond me, you should want to serve, that means sacrifice, it's not all about money.