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.
5. Miriam Cates
Miriam Cates, the Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge CC, has spent £26,388.04 on 98 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been accommodation, with £11,834.98 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
6. Holly Mumby-Croft
Holly Mumby-Croft, the Conservative MP for Scunthorpe CC, has spent £26,091.95 on 65 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been office costs, with £10,998.33 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
7. Mark Eastwood
Mark Eastwood, the Conservative MP for Dewsbury CC, has spent £24,826.13 on 27 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been office costs, with £14,380.20 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
8. Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah, the Labour MP for Bradford West BC, has spent £20,637.22 on 19 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been accommodation, with £14,142.07 spent. Photo: Shutterstock