Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working, often setting up office in their homes rather than Parliament.
But that’s not stopped them claiming thousands of pounds in expenses.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year show MPs across the UK had claimed over £9 million as of January 6th.
The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures to find out which MPs claimed the most expenses.
Between them, the MPs with the highest expenses spent £500,013.50 on 1082 claims over the nine months since April.
Below we have ranked the highest spending MPs in parliament.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year show MPs across the UK had claimed over £9 million as of January 6th.
5. Peter Gibson
Peter Gibson, the Conservative MP for Darlington, has spent £36,365.25 on 28 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £17,370.56 spent.
Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)
6. Mark Jenkinson
Mark Jenkinson, the Conservative MP for Workington, has spent £35,164.16 on 168 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £17,370.56 spent.
Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)
7. Virginia Crosbie
Virginia Crosbie, the Conservative MP for Ynys Mon, has spent £34,195.49 on 71 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £16,127.53 spent.
Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)
8. Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer, the Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View, has spent £33,296.68 on 86 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £20,549.01 spent.
Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)