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 Kirklees. The area’s four MPs between them spent £61,476.09 on 158 claims over the nine months. Below we have ranked the top eight biggest claims.
5. Office costs, Mark Eastwood
The next biggest expense among the Kirklees MPs was £2,400.00 on office rent. That was claimed by Mark Eastwood, the Conservative MP for Dewsbury CC. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Office costs, Mark Eastwood
The next biggest expense among the Kirklees MPs was £2,160.00 on advertising and contact cards. That was claimed by Mark Eastwood, the Conservative MP for Dewsbury CC. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Accommodation, Mark Eastwood
The next biggest expense among the Kirklees MPs was £2,081.27 on council tax. That was claimed by Mark Eastwood, the Conservative MP for Dewsbury CC. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Accommodation, Mark Eastwood
The next biggest expense among the Kirklees MPs was £1,950.00 on accommodation rent. That was claimed by Mark Eastwood, the Conservative MP for Dewsbury CC. Photo: Shutterstock