The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year shows that 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 MPs across the country, including the biggest and most unusual expenses. Below are 14 of the strangest expense claims made by MPs over the nine months.
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UK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 January Photo: Shutterstock
. Michael Fabricant
Michael Fabricant, the Conservative MP for Lichfield, spent £1,074.00 on a mobile phone. He purchased an iphone 11 Pro with a two year guarantee. Photo: UK Parliament
. Nicola Richards
Nicola Richards, the Conservative MP for West Bromwich East, spent £479.00 on office equipment from MADE.COM. Photo: Richard Townshend
. James Sunderland
James Sunderland, the Conservative MP for Bracknell, spent £450.00 on a constituency bible. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
. Peter Bone
Peter Bone, the Conservative MP for Wellingborough, spent £318.00 on a frosted window film to windows. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
. Chris Grayling
Chris Grayling, the Conservative MP for Epsom and Ewell, spent £179.98 on lighting for video conferencing. Photo: Richard Townshend
1. Michael Fabricant
Michael Fabricant, the Conservative MP for Lichfield, spent £1,074.00 on a mobile phone. He purchased an iphone 11 Pro with a two year guarantee. Photo: UK Parliament
2. Nicola Richards
Nicola Richards, the Conservative MP for West Bromwich East, spent £479.00 on office equipment from MADE.COM. Photo: Richard Townshend
3. James Sunderland
James Sunderland, the Conservative MP for Bracknell, spent £450.00 on a constituency bible. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
4. Peter Bone
Peter Bone, the Conservative MP for Wellingborough, spent £318.00 on a frosted window film to windows. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV