Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working, often setting up office in their homes rather than Parliament.
But that’s not stopped them claiming thousands of pounds in expenses.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year show MPs across the UK had claimed over £9 million as of January 6th.
The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures to find out which MPs claimed the most expenses.
Between them, the MPs with the highest expenses spent £500,013.50 on 1082 claims over the nine months since April.
Below we have ranked the highest spending MPs in parliament.
1. Imran Ahmad-Khan
Imran Ahmad-Khan, the Conservative MP for Wakefield, has spent £45,696 on 63 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £34,473.52 spent. Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)
2. Andy Carter
Andy Carter, the Conservative MP for Warrington South, has spent £36,915.53 on 66 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £26,760.22 spent. Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)
3. Alicia Kearns
Alicia Kearns, the Conservative MP for Rutland and Melton, spent £27,067.64 on 37 claims across 2020/21. Their biggest expense was on office costs. Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)
4. Karl McCartney
Karl McCartney, the Conservative MP for Lincoln, has spent £36,703.82 on 28 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been Staffing, with £20,210.00 spent. Photo: (official parliamentary portrait)