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.
1. Office costs, Craig Whittaker
The biggest expense among the Calderdale MPs was £3,709.43 on advertising and contact cards. That was claimed by Craig Whittaker, the Conservative MP for Calder Valley CC. Photo: Richard Townshend
2. Office costs, Holly Lynch
The biggest expense among the Calderdale MPs was £3,600.00 on pooled staffing services. That was claimed by Holly Lynch, the Labour MP for Halifax BC. Photo: Richard Townshend
3. Office costs, Craig Whittaker
The biggest expense among the Calderdale MPs was £3,050.00 on pooled staffing services. That was claimed by Craig Whittaker, the Conservative MP for Calder Valley CC. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Accommodation, Craig Whittaker
The biggest expense among the Calderdale MPs was £1,722.50 on accommodation rent. That was claimed by Craig Whittaker, the Conservative MP for Calder Valley CC. Photo: Shutterstock