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 Wakefield. The area’s three MPs between them spent £62,353.60 on 141 claims over the nine months. Below we have ranked the top nine biggest claims.
5. Accommodation, Imran Ahmad Khan
The next biggest expense among the Wakefield MPs was £3,250.00 on accommodation rent. That was claimed by Imran Ahmad Khan, the Conservative MP for Wakefield CC. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Office costs, Imran Ahmad Khan
The biggest expense among the Wakefield MPs was £3,049.00 on pooled staffing services. That was claimed by Imran Ahmad Khan, the Conservative MP for Wakefield CC. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Office costs, Imran Ahmad Khan
The biggest expense among the Wakefield MPs was £2,750.00 on office rent. That was claimed by Imran Ahmad Khan, the Conservative MP for Wakefield CC. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Office costs, Imran Ahmad Khan
The biggest expense among the Wakefield MPs was £2,750.00 on office rent. That was claimed by Imran Ahmad Khan, the Conservative MP for Wakefield CC. Photo: Shutterstock