UK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 JanuaryUK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 January
UK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 January

MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Calderdale claimed last year

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced MPs to adapt to new ways of working, with many now being based at home rather than in Parliament.

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 Calderdale. The area’s two MPs between them spent £34,640.78 on 119 claims over the nine months. Below we have ranked the top eight biggest claims.