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 Harrogate. The area’s two MPs between them spent £19,880.72 on 80 claims over the nine months. Below we have ranked the top 10 biggest claims.
1. Staffing, Nigel Adams
The biggest expense among the Harrogate MPs was £3,050.00 on pooled staffing services. That was claimed by Nigel Adams, the Conservative MP for Selby and Ainst. Photo: Richard Townshend
2. Staffing, Andrew Jones
The next biggest expense among the Harrogate MPs was £3,047.00 on pooled staffing services. That was claimed by Andrew Jones, the Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough CC. Photo: Richard Townshend
3. Accommodation, Nigel Adams
The next biggest expense among the Harrogate MPs was £1,775.00 on accommodation rent. That was claimed by Nigel Adams, the Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty CC. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Accommodation, Nigel Adams
The next biggest expense among the Harrogate MPs was £1,775.00 on accommodation rent. That was claimed by Nigel Adams, the Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty CC. Photo: Shutterstock