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.
9. Richard Burgon
Richard Burgon, the Labour MP for Leeds East BC, has spent £19,795.09 on 34 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been office costs, with £12,184.75 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
10. Emma Hardy
Emma Hardy, the Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle BC, has spent £19,351.26 on 49 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been accommodation, with £9,207.32 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend