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 how much has been claimed by Victoria Prentis, the MP for Banbury.
Ms Prentis has spent a total of £21,187.74 on 34 claims over the nine months since April.
Below we have ranked the top six biggest claims – and you’ll be pleased to know there’s not a duck house in sight.
1. MP Travel
The biggest expense was a Railcard from Bicester, costing £5825.40 Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)
2. Office Costs
The next biggest expense was for pooled staffing services, provided by the Conservative Policy Research Unit, at £3,047 Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)
4. Accommodation
Rent charged at £1,711.66 has been expensed four times. Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)