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 Yorkshire. This is how MPs ranked from the biggest to the lowest spender.
1. Imran Ahmad Khan
Imran Ahmad Khan, the Conservative MP for Wakefield CC, has spent £45,696.00 on 63 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been office costs, with £34,473.52 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
2. John Healey
John Healey, the Labour MP for Wentworth and Dearne CC, has spent £31,383.71 on 102 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been office costs, with £18,950.94 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
3. Imran Hussain
Imran Hussain, the Labour MP for Bradford East BC, has spent £27,822.66 on 21 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been accommodation, with £14,267.24 spent. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Kevin Hollinrake
Kevin Hollinrake, the Conservative MP for Thirsk and Malton CC, has spent £26,416.62 on 77 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been accommodation, with £11,700.00 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV