Despite home working, MPs have still been claiming thousands of pounds in expenses, with Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year showing UK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 January. The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures to find out how much has been claimed by members in Leeds. The area’s eight MPs between them spent £107,383.64 on 339 claims over the nine months. This is how MPs ranked from the biggest to the lowest spender.
7. Alec Shelbrooke
Alec Shelbrooke, the Conservative MP for Elmet and Rothwell CC, has spent £8,305.66 on 44 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been accommodation, with £6,441.17 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
8. Hilary Benn
Hilary Benn, the Labour MP for Leeds Central BC, has spent £5,479.14 on 35 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been office costs, with £3,731.49 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend